On August 17th, 2010 a cross Canada ride, sponsored by the CF Military Police, will begin at Canadian Forces Base Comox, Vancouver Island, BC, and finish in St John''s Newfoundland,on September 10, 2010.


The ride is to raise funds for two charities. 


First charity is the Military Police Fund for Blind Children (first started in 1962), and the second being the Fund for Wounded Warriors. The ride is not restricted to Military Personnel and anyone can participate. furher information can be accessed on MPNMRR.

Starting August 5th and running through to August 7th, 2010 the 15th Canadian National H.O.G. Rally brings Harley-Davidson enthusiasts together to share their love for the open road in Sherbrooke, Quebec. Deeley Harley-Davidson® Canada, the exclusive distributor of Harley-Davidson motorcycles in Canada, is proud to host the event to thank their most loyal and devoted Customers – the H.O.G. members. Their passion and support for the Harley-Davidson Brand makes the Brand what it is. With an expected attendance of over 1,500 participants, this event has all of the makings of becoming a memorable Rally.

Gina McNeil, Manager, Enthusiast Services, comments, “I am really excited about this year’s event. We are taking a grass-roots approach by creating a fun atmosphere where like-minded people can share their common passion in motorcycling. Although there are exclusive H.O.G. member-only events, such as seminars and ceremonies, there are plenty of activities where the public can participate as spectators. We welcome everyone in the Sherbrooke area to come out on Saturday morning to witness a parade of over 800 motorcycles. Thanks to everyone involved, including the local Retailer and Chapter, as well as the City of Sherbrooke itself for allowing us to host this event in such a biker-friendly setting. It will be a great event and we are looking forward to seeing everyone in Sherbrooke in August.”

Starting on August 5th, Sherbrooke Harley-Davidson will be the first place in Canada to test ride a brand new 2011 Harley-Davidson motorcycle. Demo rides are available to enjoy for free for anyone with a valid motorcycle licence. Bring your riding gear and make sure you do not miss this opportunity to ride the new Harley-Davidson models.

On August 6th, the Delta Sherbrooke Hotel will host a Show ‘N Shine competition. This event will feature the best customized motorcycles at the Rally and categories will include Antique, Three-Wheeled, and Pro Custom. The public will also have the opportunity to get involved by voting for the People’s Choice award. Motorcycles will start rolling in at 10 a.m. with the winner presentations at 1 p.m.

On August 7th as of 10 a.m., spectators can watch a fascinating scene at the University of Sherbrooke as over 800 motorcycles prepare for a formal parade through the streets of Sherbrooke. The parade departs at 10:30 a.m. with the best viewing locations along Rue King (between Boulevard Jacques-Cartier South and Boulevard Queen Victoria) and Rue Wellington North (between Rue Frontenac and Rue King). Spectators at the university will enjoy watching all of the bikes returning from the parade. The always crowd-pleasing field games begin near the university stadium at 12:30 p.m. Passers-by can cheer on the H.O.G. members as they compete in various challenges, such as the slow motorcycle race, hula hoop toss, and ball drop.

For all media enquiries regarding coverage for this event, please communicate with the designated media contact below. For general information, please refer to www.harleycanada.com.

Duncan Motorsports and Kickstart Coffee are pleased to sponsor:

”An Evening with Simon Pavey” Friday July 30, 2010.

Simon Pavey, 6 time Dakar Rally competitor, trainer of Charley Boorman and Ewan McGregor for their TV series "Long Way Round", and co-star of the documentary "Charley Boorman Race To Dakar" will be returning to Duncan.

Simon will be hosting a special viewing of excerpts of “Race to Dakar” TV series, a talk on riding motorcycles in the historic Dakar rallies in Africa and Argentina and a question and answer session.

Due to overwhelming response we have moved the venue to:

Island Savings Center
2687 James Street
Duncan BC.

Start time is 7:00 PM.

This is an event that should not be missed by any motorcycling or travel enthusiast !

There is a small event charge of $10. Tickets are available at the door or at Duncan Motorsports, 1063 Canada Ave, Duncan BC phone 1-866-746-2453

Simon Pavey - that's this guy:

June 21st is International Ride To Work Day. This year will mark the 19th annual Ride. Motorcyclists from Canada, United States and many other countries typically participate. Ride To Work Day is held annually on the third Monday of June.

Deeley Harley-Davidson Canada has launched a new, interactive promotion that will allow thousands of UFC fans to test their metal in a very fun and creative web-based “Ring Girl Round-Up” game.

BMW Motorrad Canada is pleased to support the 4th annual 2010 International Female Ride Day being staged on May 7, 2010.

International Female Ride Day is the inspiration of Vicki Gray, founder of MOTORESS, an international website developed to encourage and support women in motorcycling worldwide. Vicki works tirelessly to connect women with motorcycling and the International Female Ride Day has spawned numerous female-only motorcycling events focused on the annual May event.

BMW Motorrad Canada is a strong supporter of female motorcycling in Canada, and a regular sponsor of MOTORESS since its inception.

The timing of International Female Ride Day perfectly complements BMW Motorrad Canada’s “For Women Only!” Test Ride Events which kicked-off on April 24 in Vancouver, with sessions scheduled for Toronto on May 15 and Montreal on May 22.

Since 2004, the BMW “For Women Only!” Test Ride Event has offered female motorcycle riders the opportunity to test ride a full range of current BMW models in a relaxed and controlled environment. Administered and hosted by seasoned female motorcycle enthusiasts in affiliation with BMW Motorrad Canada.

More information on the BMW “For Women Only!” Ride Events and a link to MOTORESS, please go to www.bmw-motorrad.ca.

Rally Connex Adventure Tours is set to offer a Spring Training day this May 9th. That also happens to be Mothers Day. It all gets started at the Tyrone Community Centre near Bowmanville, Ontario.

Motoress is busily promoting the event they founded - International Female Ride Day and here's a little news from their site if you're interested in 'hooking up' with some other female riders!

Canadian motorcycle adventurer Rene Cormier brings an inspiring presentation and talk to participating BMW dealers showcasing his four-year, 154 000 kilometre, around-the-world motorcycle odyssey aboard a BMW F650.

Cormier, who recently chronicled his unique travels in the book, The University of Gravel Roads: Global Lessons From a Four-Year Motorcycle Adventure, will read excerpts and welcomes fellow motorcyclists, world travellers and anybody with a spirit of adventure to share their passion with like-minded enthusiasts at this special gathering. A book signing will follow.

Island BMW is proud to present an evening with Rene Cromier at Olympic View Golf Club, 643 Latoria Road Victoria, BC

This speaking and book signing event is on Thursday, April 22, 2010 from 7- 9pm(yes, the same day as the annual Demo Days)

Admission:  Tickets Available at Island BMW or call us at 250-474-2088. Tickets are $20 with all proceeds benefiting the Morgan Jayne Project

More information on Rene can be found at http://www.renedian.com

With its huge increase in popularity year after year, the 2010 International Female Ride Day has officially received the endorsement of the Federation Internationale de Motocyclisme known by most as the FIM, the international body that governs motorcycle racing and activities around the world. “This is important recognition for International Female Ride Day” says Vicki Gray, the founder of the International Female Ride Day and of MOTORESS. “It shows that this event has succeeded in increasing awareness of women motorcycle riders in the broadest sense of the activity. We are so pleased to have the support of the FIM. Unquestionably, this will allow International Female Ride Day to reach a new summit of women rider participation”, Vicki adds.

This 4th edition of International Female Ride Day has also once again received the recognition of the Canadian Motorcycle Association (CMA), the national body representing the FIM in Canada. "The Canadian Motorcycle Association is proud to be a supporter and congratulates Vicki on the continued expansion of International Female Ride Day”, expresses CMA Chief Executive Officer, Marilynn Bastedo.

At its inception in 2007, the campaign became an immediate success as women embraced the concept and the chance to participate. International Female Ride Day “fever” significantly magnifies each year and 2010 expects to host more riders and participants than ever before. Canada, United States, Australia, England, The Netherlands, Greece, Italy, Poland, Israel, Qatar, Hungary, Switzerland, Denmark, South Africa - and numerous other countries who once again will be contributing to the campaign in compelling numbers.

Sport bike, cruiser, scooter, off-road, touring or competition, no matter what type or style of motorcycle interest, International Female Ride Day makes one simple request of women – Just Ride! Get on your bikes, be out there and be visible. The concept has assembled its power and participation in this simple, globally synchronized theme linking the chain of women through the shared activity of motorcycling. One day to celebrate and highlight the many numbers of women who share a passion for the sport. The fact that every rider participating is a role model for women, who have not yet taken their first step to enjoy motorcycling, is a role worth embracing.

“International Female Ride Day is truly gaining its popularity and following with all the support from motorcycle governing bodies”, adds Vicki Gray who also observes an increase of the recognition of the event amongst the motorcycle industry around the world. “The popularity of this event comes from its simple concept and focuses to the female rider; inviting women enthusiasts of all brands, styles and types of motorcycling to play a role. Additionally, the campaign gives the industry a huge opportunity to share their support and get involved and making it incredibly easy to do so”, says Vicki.

Participants are invited once again to upload/send in their picture to MOTORESS in order to receive the 2010 souvenir. The first 100 images received by participants showing how they spent Friday 7 May will be eligible, along with the required form. Women are also welcome to post their photos on the International Female Ride Day group on the facebook.

The special edition 2010 Female Ride Day t-shirt is available again this year online. It’s seen as a collectible. “We hear from women who have made it a habit to purchase the t-shirt each year”, exclaims Vicki. This year the t-shirt is manufactured in natural bamboo and organic cotton fabric, the latest Ecco friendly trend.

For more online information about International FEMALE RIDE DAY visit:

- International Female Ride Day
- Facebook International Female Ride Day Group
- Facebook International Female Ride Day Event

Once again the friends of the Royal Distributing Canadian Enduro Championship at West Jet have stepped up with a discount deal on flights for the Royal Distributing Canadian Enduro Championship. They are providing 10% off thier lowest rate for flights to Calgary and Kelowna for the western rounds and Toronto and Montreal for the eastern rounds. 


The discount is good for up to 3 days on either side of each event. 


Call 877-952-4696 and use discount code CC5986 and be sure to thank them for thier support.

You’ve heard about the rally, right? About 75 normally respectable individuals (plus a few journalists) turn into scooter maniacs for 24 hours while riding a mad 800 km route through Quebec and Ontario.

You may have seen pictures, but to really experience the sights, sounds and chaos of the rally, check out the 5 minute video created by talented cinematographer Sarah Moffat. The attention challenged can view a shorter 2 minute version on the CMG website.

For the “full length feature” complete with the smell of 2 stroke oil and monkey butt powder, start planning for the 2011 Mad Bastard Scooter Rally (taking place somewhere in Ontario). Be sure to sign up for the MBSR mailing list to keep up with the latest details.

Here's a word from the Staff of SUPERSHOW Events about the upcoming Toronto International Spring Motorcycle Show: 


The Toronto International Spring Motorcycle Show , sponsored by Mantha Insurance, opens Saturday, April 10^th and Sunday April 11^th at the International Centre, 6900 Airport Road and here are some great reasons to attend:


Now Bigger!  More Halls!  The big news is that the Show has expanded and is now in 3 huge Halls of the International Centre.  That means more Dealer Displays with 2010 Motorcycles, more vendors with great shopping deals, plus a larger stage featuring entertainment all weekend long.   And you can enter the Show at either Hall 1 or Hall 6.  Go to our web-site atwww.supershowevents.com to see all the great new features and more details. 


A Fantastic Door Prize!  Suzuki of Newmarket is sponsoring the Door Prize give-away of a brand new Suzuki DR-Z125 motorcycle.  Pick up your ballot when you purchase your admission and drop it off at the Suzuki of Newmarket booth in Hall 1 for your chance to win. 


Used Bike Clearance Sale!  Whether you’re buying or selling a bike, make the Spring Used Bike Market your one-stop marketplace.  Bikes of all makes and models priced to clear.  Formore info on selling your bike visit  http://www.supershowevents.com/spring/sms10-ubm.html 


Location!  Motorcyclists love the International Centre.  It’s easy to get to from all major highways and best of all, Parking is Free!  Plus dedicated free motorcycle parking right at the front door.  Also going on at the same time is the Collector Car Auction and your Spring Show admission includes a half price discount coupon to check out the action. 


We look forward to seeing you there to help us kick off the 2010 motorcycle riding season.  Here’s a $2 off admission coupon to print out and bring with you.  Visit http://www.supershowevents.com/spring/sms10-coupon.html Feel free to forward this e-mail to all your motorcycling friends so they can save money too!  See you at the International Centre.   Parking is Free! 


The Staff of SUPERSHOW Events 

p.s Please bring a can of food for the Spring Food Drive to benefit the Scott Mission.  Organized by the Canadian Dispatch Riders Motorcycle Unit to raise awareness of homeless and under-employed veterans – look for the military sidecars at the new Hall 6 entrance to drop off your tins and help us show that Motorcyclists have Big Hearts.  They hope to collect 10,000 cans of food over the 2 days of the Show.  Thank you in advance for helping! 

If you're in Wasaga Beach Ontario round April 24th and looking to get out for a motorcycle ride, catch some live entertainment, and want to support a good cause then you should check out this event which is raising money for the Georgian Bay Animal Rescue.

Richmond Hill, ON. Continuing its annual tradition for the fourth consecutive year, BMW Motorrad Canada is pleased to be hosting Summerfest 2010 at Mosport International Raceway from July 9 – 11, 2010.

Strategically scheduled to coincide with the 4th and 5th rounds of this year's Parts Canada Superbike Championship, BMW Motorrad Summerfest will again be staged on its familiar 500,000 square-foot site in the Mosport infield, with several exciting new attractions complementing the popular list of activities that have come to define BMW Motorrad Summerfest.

New attractions this year include:

· Chris Pfeiffer, World and European motorcycle freestyle stunt-riding champion returns to Summerfest, reprising his spectacular appearance at the first Summerfest event in 2007. Chris will, as always, be performing the impossible on his BMW F800R.
· Touratech Canada, an OEM and aftermarket manufacturer of accessories for BMW motorcycles, and Ztechnik, an OEM and aftermarket manufacturer of windscreens for BMW motorcycles, who will be new additions to the vendor area.

· A fascinating new seminar series with guest speakers to include:
 - David Hatch and Norm Wells (Director of BMW Motorrad Canada) from TSN’s Motorcycle Experience television show.
- Rene Cormier, the global adventurer who spent five years travelling around the world on his BMW F650GS Dakar.
 - Paul "The Iceman" Mondor who rode across Canada in winter (his 2010 Frozen Butt Tour), also on a BMW F650GS Dakar.

The regular array of popular BMW Motorrad Summerfest displays and activities returns, including:

·  A full display of the 2010 BMW Motorrad model lineup, complemented by exciting new BMW and MINI car models.
· The BMW Rider Equipment & Apparel Tent, offering great deals on a wide range of BMW Motorrad gear.
· Sécurité Active rider training, with their expert instructors free rider training sessions - a sample of the extensive courses offered at their home base in Montreal.
· A full schedule of on-road and off-road test rides of the full range of BMW motorcycles, utlizing the breathtaking roads around the Mosport venue for the street rides, and a 30km-long snowmobile trail system woven in and around the Mosport property, for the trail rides.

· The Saturday night Summerfest Feast to all pre-event ticket puchasers.
 - The popular BMW "Bavarian Beer Garden“ watering hole.
 - A Saturday night concert series, with full stage, in the infield  - feature bands to be announced!
 - Exclusive participation in a parade-lap of the legendary Mosport track on Sunday during the lunch break for all pre-event ticket purchasers (BMW riders only).

The Rush HD/BMW Motorrad Canada Superbike Team will, of course, be competing in the 4th and 5th rounds of the Parts Canada Superbike Championship on Mosport’s  "big" track, with the spectacular new BMW S1000RR racebikes. BMW Motorrad team riders Francis Martin and Mike Ferreira are expected to provide the strongest competitive challenge yet in the Parts Canada Superbike Championship series.

Camping, as always, is available on site and offered as part of the BMW Motorrad Summerfest ticket package.

Complete information on BMW Motorrad Summerfest and online ticket registration can be accessed at HERE. You can also visit the BMW Motorrad Summerfest Facebook fan page and become a fan by searching BMW Motorrad Summerfest.

The 2010 International Female Ride Day is just a few months away and women all over the world are getting prepared for the global occasion. More countries are expected to join in and more women are setting up activities for Friday May 7th. “Even more women are riding this year, as you might well imagine, this is the campaigns 4th year. This event is quite simply, unstoppable! The word continues to spread and women enthusiastically prepare to ride and unite everywhere on this synchronized day around the world!” says Vicki Gray, the founder of the International Female Ride Day and of MOTORESS. Countries that joined in during earlier years have also gained momentum and continue to increase local activities. “We are certainly riding to success as each year we see a truly insurmountable growth from the years’ prior! Even the hallmark ride day t-shirt for 2010 is already in demand”, she adds.

For this 4th edition, Vicki Gray also observes an increase of the recognition of the event amongst the motorcycle industry around the world. “The popularity of this event comes from the concept and the fact that it invites women riding all brands, styles and types of motorcycles. This gives the industry an opportunity to share their support and get involved”, says Vicki. As before, participants will be able to upload/send in their picture to MOTORESS or post them on the facebook group and event page. “We’ll send out a free souvenir again this year, to the first 100 photos received. This continues to be well-liked”, adds Vicki.

Participants can go the MOTORESS facebook group or event page to post their activities and plans for Friday 7 May while networking with others. In Toronto, there will be a rally for the ride home at the end of the day. Women will be able to order the special 2010 Female Ride Day t-shirt as a souvenir online. This year the t-shirt will be in natural bamboo fabric, the latest trend in eco friendly fabrics.

Sport bike, cruiser, scooter, off-road, touring or competition, regardless of what type or style of motorcycle interest, International FEMALE RIDE DAY makes one simple request of women – Just Ride! Get on your bikes, be out there and be visible. The concept has assembled its power and participation in this simple, globally synchronized theme linking the chain of women through the shared activity of motorcycling. One day to celebrate and highlight the many numbers of women who share a passion for the sport. The fact that every rider participating is a role model for women, who have not yet taken their first step to enjoy motorcycling, is a role worth embracing.

At its inception in 2007, the campaign became an immediate success as women embraced the chance to participate. International FEMALE RIDE DAY fever significantly magnifies each year and 2010 expects to host more riders and participants than the previous years. Canada, United States, Australia, England, The Netherlands, Greece, Italy, Poland, Israel, Qatar and Denmark as well as other countries will again be contributing to the campaign in compelling numbers.

CONCORD, Ontario (March 9, 2010) ─ Women who want to support a great cause and rock their glam will gather at the second annual Precious Metal Gala to raise funds for Rethink Breast Cancer. 


Combining entertainment with an innovative and interactive way to learn about motorcycling, the Canadian Harley-Davidson hosted event will take place at the Fermenting Cellar in the Distillery District on Tuesday, May 11, from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m.


The Precious Metal Gala marks the closing of a series of successful Garage Party events hosted by over 60 authorized Canadian Harley-Davidson Retailers across Canada, designed to provide women with the confidence to get into the sport of motorcycling. Recent numbers show that 13.4 per cent of Harley-Davidson sales have been to women, supporting the idea that they are as adventurous and adrenaline-seeking as their male counterparts.


The ultimate “girls’ night out” will see an all-female guest list walk the pink carpet, including CEOs, tastemakers, and talent. Karen Davidson, the fashion icon and great-granddaughter of the Company’s co-founder William A. Davidson, will be in attendance at the event. Billie Holiday, morning host at Virgin Radio, will emcee the event and welcome ladies as they enter the stylishly themed venue.


This decadent Biker Chic-themed party will include hair and makeup stations to prepare babes for an action- style biker photo shoot on a new 2010 Harley-Davidson motorcycle, a chance to browse the Precious Closet featuring the new Harley-Davidson Pink Label collection, the opportunity to learn about how to get your motorcycle licence, and the very popular motorcycle lift, where women learn the technique of effortlessly picking up a bike from the ground. All of this, plus a silent auction, tasty hors d’œuvres, and drinks, will help in achieving the Deeley Harley-Davidson Canada goal of raising $15,000 for Rethink Breast Cancer. 


“Our inspiration for this campaign is to show women they can do anything they set their minds to. Riding a Harley motorcycle is an exhilarating activity that makes women feel strong, confident, and excited,” said Don James, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of Deeley Harley-Davidson Canada. 


“Through the Precious Metal Gala, we are supporting our mothers, daughters, sisters, and friends who are fighting breast cancer, as well as introducing women to motorcycling – it’s the perfect combination, as each involves people with great strength and spirit.” 


“At Rethink, we always work to disseminate information about breast cancer in interesting and compelling ways. Partnering with Harley-Davidson in Canada was a perfect fit for us and allows us to reach and inform a group of curious and adventurous women,” said M.J. DeCoteau, Executive Director of Rethink Breast Cancer.

Get in early if you plan on attending this one. Spots go VERY quickly!

Full details:


The on-line sign up for the Paris to Dacre Dualsport Challenge is this Saturday the 6th.  I would also like to clarify some details that many people are asking, and others may be wondering.

At 12:01 am the on-line entry form will become visible (it is currently not accessible).  One member of the team can pay at one time for all of the riders on the team if required (not everyone is into Paypal).  However, each rider must still send his entry in separately and whomever is paying for all must make sure to enter their Team Members names that they are paying for in the "special instructions to merchant" box while completing the transaction (within Paypal area).  Example:  Hi there, I am paying in full for team "Eat my Dust", with members - Bob Labla, Phil Mein, Lucky Bugger, Doug Sumdirt (real names please).

- Each member must fill in an entry.
- You can pay for your personal entry at that time as well.
- If you prefer, one of the other members of your team can pay on your behalf while they enter themselves.  A comment must explain who the payment is for.
- Make sure you either quote your team name or your members
- No single riders.  You must ride as a team of 3 to 5 max.  If you have 6 people, make 2 teams.  Each person must be registered individually.
- Starting numbers of the teams will be drawn at random, however if you wish to ride near the back of the pack we can accomodate.
- Further P2D newsletters will be released in the coming months, to entrants only, to help with your preparation.

It is a 16hr long day of riding, and it must be taken seriously.  It is attainable, many people have proven this fact.  But, it is not easy.  That's why it is called a Challenge.  You do not need to be a superstar, but you do need the right frame of mind.  The event covers a wide variety to terrain types, so you and your machine must be versatile.  Working as a team adds to the challenge, and will be an advantage if done right.

March 6th is for teams that have at least 1 member who has ridden in this event before.  This is a very important factor, as this person will have an understanding of what it takes to complete the event.
March 20th is for those teams that are new to the event.  The maximum entry size has been expanded this year to encourage new teams.

Remember - the last running of the P2D was sold out in 12 hours.  This year we are reserving a percentage of the entry for new teams.  

image courtesy ADVRider

Deeley Harley-Davidson Canada Inaugurates Ladies Taking Their First Steps of an Incredible Journey with Motorcycles at Garage Party Events


Starting in March, Deeley Harley-Davidson Canada is promoting a series of Garage Party events across Canada. These events will offer the perfect platform for women throughout Canada who do not have their licence yet, to start out on an incredible journey together; that of experiencing the art of motorcycling.


At Garage Party events, over 60 authorized Canadian Harley-Davidson Retailers will be offering aspiring female riders the opportunity to learn more about how to get a motorcycle licence, to experience the latest Harley-Davidson fashions specifically tailored for women, and to try out motorcycles in a fun and interactive way.

Not only can Garage Party event guests meet other like-minded women on this empowering journey, but a national contest (www.garageparty.ca) also allows entrants to win prizes, including a breath-taking biker-style make-over with a one-on-one image consultation offered by Your Shop Girl, a shopping spree at a Harley-Davidson® Retail Store, a complimentary beginner’s rider training course, as well as VIP access for two to Precious Metal 2010, the most decadent and exclusive Garage Party event of the year, held in Toronto and hosted by Billie from Virgin 99.9. Tickets to this event will be available for purchase by the public for $75 beginning Monday, March 15, at www.garageparty.ca.

This event will be in support of Rethink Breast Cancer as part of a broader initiative with women as its focal point, complemented by the recently launched Canadian Harley-Davidson Pink Label Collection.

Tagged with the motto “Purchase with a Purpose”, the Canadian Pink Label Collection is comprised of 12 of the most popular women’s Harley-Davidson MotorClothes silhouettes – each featuring a tasteful touch of pink – including jackets, pants, eyewear, gloves, helmets, and shirts, which participating Retailers will have on display.

For further information on how you, too, can start out on an incredible journey at your nearest Garage Party event, please refer to www.garageparty.ca.

The 2010 Montreal Motorcycle Show opens today (Friday Feb 26th) and runs until the 28th. If you're in Montreal, or near it, and need a fix of all the 2010 motorcycles - you know what to do - head on over to the show!

We went to the big Atlantic Motorcycle and ATV show this past weekend (Feb 12-14) and although there seemed to be a few exhibitors that didn't come around this year; I'd say the show was still a success.

The third annual Atlantic Motorcycle & ATV show is set to open this weekend (Feb 12-14th) in Moncton, New Brunswick. The event attracted approximately 15,000 attendees last year and organizers are hoping for an even larger crowd this year.

The 2010 Quebec City Motorcycle & ATV show kicks off this Friday at the Centre de Foires de Québec. The exhibitor list is extensive! All the big names are going to be there, so you'd be crazy to miss this show if you can get there.


According to the event website there's going to be lots to see and do, like the following:

• See the latest models from all the major manufacturers
• Discover all the new technical features
• Get in touch with experts in the field
• Learn about the latest accessories and services
• Plan the next riding season
• Size up all the options
• Pick up your free copy of Moto Show 2010

To be honest - that list doesn't really make it all that exciting to me. What does make it exciting is taking a look at the Exhibitor list.

Show hours

• Friday, February 5: 12 pm to 10 pm
• Saturday, February 6: 10 am to 9 pm
• Sunday, February 7: 10 am to 5 pm

PS - We received an email from Harley-Davidson Canada who said they'd be bringing the entire lineup of 2010's (including Police models) and even the new XL48.

For more details check out the event website HERE.

If you said yes, well then you've got another reason to attend the North American International Motorcycle SuperShow.

Joe Rocket Canada is going huge for the 2010 North American Supershow.

Sponsored by 7HOLE PRODUCTIONS The Canadian Stuntriding Championships or CSC as they will be known as will be hosted by us at Tradex in Abbotsford on June 5th 2010 and tickets will be sold for $15.00.The Competition will begin promptly at 1pm and is expected to go for approx 2.5-3.0 hours.

According to promotors: "This is guaranteed to be the biggest competition to date in Canada's history."

The competitions will be as follows.

Circle wheelie Comp with the winner receiving $300.00 Canadian and a trophy.
Longest endo Comp with the winner receiving $300.00 Canadian and a trophy.
Target Stoppie Comp with the winner receiving $300.00 Canadian and a trophy.
Individual freestyle Comp with the winner receiving $1000.00 Canadian and a trophy.
2 up comp with the tandem team receiving $300.00 canadian and a trophy.
Sickest trick/burnout comp with the winner receiving $300.00 canadian and a trophy.

This past weekend at the Toronto Motorcycle show Parts Canada announced their support of the Canadian National Enduro Championships.

Parts Canada will be the Presenting sponsor in conjunction with the returning Title Sponsor Royal Distributing.

Parts Canada is a leading distributor of aftermarket parts and accesories in the Canadian Powersports industry and World Enduro Canada is looking forward to working with them along with all our returning sponsors to make the 2010 Championship a huge success.

Off-road riders rejoice! The Paris to Dacre off-road race is on again for 2010. Better sign up early because this event it POPULAR!

Press Release:

A date has been confirmed for the 2010 Dacre Dual Sport Challenge. Mark your calendars for June 25-27.

Online registration will open March 6th for teams with a minimum of one team member who has taken part in a previous Dacre event. Registration will open to the general public on March 20th.

Teams must be comprised of three to five members ONLY. Teams will not be recognized until all members have registered and paid via paypal. (Team Captains can register and pay for all team members if desired)

Rally Connex reserves the right to close registration without prior warning, so register early to avoid disappointment.

Note: The 2008 event sold out in 12 hours!

Details will soon be available on www.rallyconnex.com plus discussion forums on www.odsc.on.ca and www.advrider.com

Team Destination Dakar’s Don Hatton is heading off to race the Dakar 2010 race in Argentina and is inviting fans and media contacts to come to his going away celebration on December 23rd, 2009 from 6PM to 9PM

Hope you're going to the Toronto Motorcycle show because Zero Motorcycles will be displaying the all-electric Zero MX motocross dirt bike and the Zero S street legal motorcycle there (Booth #3064) this December 11-13, 2009.

Zero MX
The Zero MX is designed for taking jumps on the track by using a new high performance motorcycle suspension system. It includes a beefier front end and a newly developed custom rear shock that gives riders a fully adjustable spring preload and easily tuned damping. The Zero MX has also been fitted with an aggressive 19” front wheel and tire package that will accommodate any motocross tire.

Zero S
Developed to aggressively take on urban environments, the Zero S integrates revolutionary technology with innovative motorcycle design. In addition to its performance and maneuverability, the Zero S uses a completely non-toxic lithium ion array and the majority of the motorcycle is fully recyclable. The landfill approved power pack recharges in less than four hours while plugged into a standard 110V or 220V outlet. Eco-friendly with zero emissions, the Zero S is also economy-friendly with an operating cost of less than one cent per mile or kilometer.

The Toronto Motorcycle Show is one of seven Canadian motorcycle and ATV shows owned by the Motorcycle & Moped Industry Council (MMIC) and Canadian Off-Highway Vehicle Distributors Council (COHV). The Toronto Motorcycle Show is the Canadian motorcycle and ATV industries’ official launch of its cross-Canada tour where the leading manufacturers and distributors offer the riding community a first glimpse of the 2010 models.

Tickets for the show are $16 for adults; $10 for juniors ages 6 to 15 and children under 6 are admitted free. Family passes can be purchased for two adults and two juniors for $38.

WHEN: December 11-13, 2009
Friday & Saturday 10:00am to 9:00pm
Sunday 10:00am to 5:00pm


WHERE: Metro Toronto Convention Centre
South Building- Beside the CN Tower
222 Bremner Blvd.
Toronto, Ontario

The Toronto motorcycle show opens today - Friday, December 11th, 2009. So get there any way you can because it's going to be wall-to-wall motorcycles and excitement!

Press Release:

The Toronto Motorcycle Show, the Canadian motorcycle and ATV industries’ premier motorcycle, scooter and ATV event, announced today exciting new additions to the show floor including Norton, Royal Enfield, Husqvarna, Saga, Zero and more.

“The Toronto Motorcycle Show continues to be recognized as the ideal venue to introduce new products to the public,” said Bob Ramsey, president of the Motorcycle & Moped Industry Council (MMIC). “BMW, Can-Am, Ducati, Harley-Davidson, Honda, Hyosung, Kawasaki, KTM, Polaris, Suzuki, Victory, Yamaha and others will all be on hand to present their hot off the line 2010 models.”

“This show features a wide variety of bikes, ATVs, riding gear and accessories available for the 2010 riding season. There are plenty of opportunities to speak with experts about finding the perfect ride to suit your passion,” Ramsey added.

Toronto is the first stop on the MMIC seven-city, cross-country tour and the only Ontario show that features the spectacular motorcycle, scooter and ATV manufacturers’ displays.

“Although the 2009 riding season is just ending, for many enthusiasts, the Toronto Motorcycle Show signifies the beginning of the new 2010 season,” said Show Manager Darryl Bond. “Dec. 11-13 is going to be an action-packed, family friendly weekend that will appeal to new and avid riders, women, and kids of all ages. There’s something for everyone!”

New motorcycles and scooters to launch at the Toronto Motorcycle Show include:

- Honda Canada’s all new 2010 VFR1200F, CBF600F (not available in the US) and the debut of the new VT1300CT Interstate cruiser take place within a spectacular new Honda booth.

- Ducati’s new 2010 1100 Hypermotard EVO, EVOSP and 1198 S Corsa.

- A wide selection of 2010 scooters from Vespa, presented by GP Bikes.

- Zero Motorcycles full-size, street legal electric S motorcycle featuring a lithium-ion power pack and an aircraft grade aluminum frame to achieve an exceptionally high power to weight ratio and extended range.

- Distributed through Triplespoke, Johnny Pag Motorcycles 2010 stylish and affordable 300cc motorcycles, including the Spyder, Barhog, Pro Street and FX-3 models.

- Bens Motorcycles will introduce the new 2010 Aprilia Dorsodura 750 Supermotard featuring electronic fuel injection and ride by wire Tri-Map throttle control that allows the rider to select one of three performance modes: Sport, Touring and Rain.

- Norton Motorcycles new Special Edition 961 Commando will make its Canadian debut.

- Royal Enfield and Triumph round out this year’s British invasion at the show.

The Toronto Motorcycle Show continues to expand its 2010 new model base from manufacturers that also include Saga, E-Moto, Titan, Daelim and Husqvarna complementing BMW, Suzuki, Honda, Yamaha, Hyosung, Kawasaki, Triumph, KTM, BRP, Victory, Harley- Davidson, Ducati and more.

The Toronto Motorcycle Show’s Special Features:

SHE RIDES NITE: The Toronto Motorcycle Show is proud to present SHE RIDES NITE on Friday, Dec. 11with free admission for the ladies after 5 p.m.

Extreme Globe: Three times a day, visitors will be entertained by teenage daredevils Cody and Kyle Ives as they showcase their amazing motorcycle riding skills while defying gravity at the Extreme Globe “sphere of fear” steel cage.

Jason Britton, Host of “SuperBikes” and Extreme Motorcyclist: One of the most celebrated extreme stunt riders and Executive Director of 2Wheel Tuner Magazine, Jason Britton, will be onsite to talk to fans and sign autographs over the weekend at the Parts Canada booth.

Yamaha Riding School for Kids: Yamaha Canada and Canadian Motorcycle Training Services present a free opportunity for kids aged 6 - 12 (certain conditions apply) to learn to ride on the latest Yamaha TT-R off-road motorcycles.

Bikes and Birds: Mark Nash, Executive Director of the Canadian Peregrine Foundation (CPF) will present his crowd-pleasing Live Birds of Prey showcase featuring falcons, eagles, owls and hawks.

Rider Nation: Rider Nation features an extensive variety of riding groups, associations, weekend race events, charity rides and outings motorcyclists from all walks of life can enjoy.

Memory Lane: The Vintage Road Racing Association (VRRA) and Canadian Vintage Motorcycle Group (CVMG) presents an exhibit of rare and well preserved racing bikes and heritage motorcycles from the past.

Where:
The Toronto Motorcycle Show
South Building, Metro Toronto Convention Centre
222 Bremner Boulevard (beside the CN Tower)

When:
Friday, Dec. 11, 10a.m. – 9p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 12, 10a.m. – 9p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 13, 10a.m. – 5p.m.

The Toronto Motorcycle show is set to take place December 11th- 1th at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. For full details check out their website HERE.

CONCORD, Ontario (November 24, 2009) – It is that time of year again when inclement weather may lead many of us not to be able to actively pursue the art of motorcycling. The next best thing to do is to spend time admiring motorcycles with family and friends, and luckily enough, the MMIC Canadian Motorcycle Shows offer a perfect platform to display the new Harley-Davidson® motorcycles across the country.


The line-up will include the premium 2010 Harley-Davidson® Electra Glide® Ultra Limited motorcycle with its enhanced performance features, making it the must-have for the Grand American Touring aficionado, the funky 2010 Harley-Davidson® Fat Boy® Lo motorcycle with its bold and suave profile, as well as the Sportster® Iron 883TM motorcycle, which allows even the most inexperienced riders to embrace the pure essence of riding.

With a variety of exciting activities including demonstration of bike lifts for women, motorcycle customization displays, UFC video game challenges, as well as free give-aways, such as “How-To” kits, and the chance to win great prizes, the upcoming motorcycle shows allow us the pleasure of sharing our love of the open roads with you.

The MMIC Show Schedule is as follows:

Toronto: December 11 to 13, Metro Toronto Convention Centre
Calgary: January 8 to 10, Stampede Park
Edmonton: January 15 to 17, Expo Centre – Northlands
Vancouver area: January 21 to 24, Tradex Exhibition Centre in Abbotsford
City of Québec: February 5 to 7, Centre de foires
Moncton: February 12 to 14, Colisée de Moncton Coliseum
Montreal: February 26 to 28, Palais des congrès de Montréal

The 2010 Parry Sound Sportbike Rally will be continuing on for 2010. At a September 22nd council meeting the town agreed to provide $10,000 for advertising and free usage of the Kinsmen Park for the July 8th to 11th event.

Because of some liability issues they're going to be dropping a couple of events off the roster; the radar run and the amateur stunt show.

Numbers were down slightly in 2009 from 2008. Registered participants in 2008 were 335 people, versus 473 in 2008. Middaugh said might have to do with headquarters being moved from the Bobby Orr Community Centre to Kinsmen Park. Additionally, she said, there was also a motorcycle reunion the same weekend.

“For the past two years, the Parry Sound Motorcycle Association (PSMA) has organized the annual Sportbike Rally,” said Middaugh in her report to council. “The 2009 headquarters were at Kinsmen Park. The event has, to some degree, become part of the Parry Sound culture and attracts hundreds of spectators/participants. The PSMA has significant event organizing experience among its members. By directly organizing and hosting the Sportbike Rally, PSMA has strengthened its organization and formalized their governance structure. This is a good example where, with the town’s support, non-profit and community groups’ capacity has been built.”

Stephen Bieda, Director of Sales - Canada for Zero Motorcycles is going to be in attendance at the Plug-In Hybrid and Electric Vehicles conference and trade show is being held in Montreal from September 28th to 30th.

Doesn't look like he's presenting based on the schedule for the day. Too bad... Might have been pretty fun for some of the attendees to hop on a Zero and do a few loops around the conference to shake the dust off. No offense to some of the presenters but some of those topic seem like real snoozers!

Over 90 speakers from Canada, USA, Europe and Asia are expected at the event. So it does look like the place to be if you're interested in electric vehicles and the technology of electric vehicles... like really, really interested.

If you're really, really interested you might want to check out the event website - HERE.

Press Release - Source: CNW Newswire

A one-of-a-kind chopper has been created by celebrity custom motorcycle builder Orange County Choppers (OCC), inspired by the work of Ontario's transport medicine service provider, Ornge. Experience the unveiling of this unique motorcycle; the first created by OCC for a charity in Canada. At the same time, learn about Ornge and the Ornge Foundation, whose important work includes raising funds to buy aero-medical equipment, promoting improvements in patient care, and encouraging the education and training of healthcare providers in the field of transport medicine.

Who: Paul Teutul Sr., founder, Orange County Choppers Dr. Christopher Mazza, founder, president and CEO of Ornge Debbie McGarry, chief operating officer, Ornge Foundation Lou Bartolotta, executive vice-president sales, AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company
When: Thursday, September 3, 2009 at 4:45 p.m.
Where: South entrance of the CN Tower on Bremner Blvd.

Following the bike reveal, the Toronto Blue Jays will help Orange County Choppers raise awareness of Ornge at their evening game against the New York Yankees. Various activities will include a display of the custom Ornge/Orange County Choppers bike in Rogers Centre, and Paul Teutul Sr., throwing out the ceremonial first pitch at 7:00 p.m. That evening, the CN Tower will be bathed in orange light in recognition of Ornge.

The 5th Annual Wharf Rat Rally begins on Wednesday September 2nd/09 in Digby, Nova Scotia and it runs until September 7th. In 2008 they had about 17,000 bikes and 50,000 people filling the streets for this four day event!

To give you an idea of just how big that is; the population statistics for the town of Digby put the population at about 2,100 people in 2001. So the Wharf Rat Rally takes over the town!

It's Atlantic Canada's biggest motorcycle rally with way too many activities and events to list. You've got to check out the schedule HERE.

It's not too late to plan a trip to Nova Scotia to see all the sights!

If you're looking for something to do this Sept 17 - 20th; why not go for a ride, check out a bunch of bikes, AND eat some delicious lobster!

Wow - is it lunch time yet? That's making me hungry!

All proceeds of the Rally go to the Lions Sick Children's Fund.

This is the 6th Annual Rally and to date we have raised over $50,000.00 for the Lion's Sick Children's Fund.

The event includes a poker Run, downtown biker party, biker breakfast, harvest run, meet & greet, BBQ and live music, dealer displays, Casino night with steak or lobster supper, ladies run, Sunday family activities, burnout competitions, and lots more!

For more details check out the event website HERE.

Adrian Blake over at RIDE! is going to be interviewing three-time motorcycle hall of fame inductee Cristine Sommer Simmons, live from the 2009 AMA International Women & Motorcycling Conference in Keystone, Colorado.

Whitby, ON - BMW Motorrad Canada’s 2009 Summerfest event welcomed its largest audience of BMW Motorrad enthusiasts on the recent July 17 – 19 weekend, held at Mosport International Raceway in conjunction with rounds 4 and 5 of the Parts Canada Superbike Championship.

With attendance doubling last year’s event, the prominent 500,000 square-foot BMW Motorrad Summerfest 2009 site on the Mosport infield was once again a feature attraction of the exciting Superbike double-header weekend, with an array of BMW displays and activities, highlighted by:

•A full display of the 2009 BMW Motorrad lineup of products, including an example of the spectacular BMW S 1000 RR Superbike (coming in 2010)
•The BMW Rider Equipment & Apparel Tent, offering great deals on a wide range of BMW Motorrad gear, prompting record sales.
•A jam-packed schedule of on-road and off-road test rides of the full range of BMW motorcycles, with 314 riders testing BMWs on the breathtaking roads around the Mosport venue, and 117 off-road enthusiasts enjoying BMW’s extensive Enduro lineup on the 30km-long snowmobile trail system woven in and around the Mosport property.
•Six BMW Motorrad Retailer kiosks offering product advise and consultation
•A very busy BMW Rider Training area offering abbreviated training courses to event goers, with expert demonstrations by BMW Retailer Moto Internationale’s Sécurité Active instructors .
•Exclusive participation in a parade-lap of the legendary Mosport track on Sunday morning for all BMW Motorrad Summerfest riders.
•Product displays including the vendors Touratech Canada, Farewell Travel – the Canadian agent for Edelweiss Bike Travel, and the BMW MOA Club.
•A Saturday night concert, with full stage, featuring Canadian music icons Sloan and Crash Parallel – the popular concert drew an enthusiastic audience of over 2500.

The BMW Motorrad Motorsport Team competed in both rounds of the Yoshimura Pro Sport Bike Class on BMW HP2 Sport race bikes, with Francis Martin finishing 16th on Saturday and 13th on Sunday, and Mike Ferreira finishing, respectively, 18th and 16th on the same days.

Commenting on the weekend, BMW Motorrad Canada’s Marketing Manager, Chris Duff, said: “This year’s BMW Motorrad Summerfest was the most successful yet, and our third consecutive year has helped establish the event as a regular and much-anticipated feature of the mid-season Superbike weekend at Mosport.The BMW Motorrad Canada team is already working on plans for next year’s event, with a host of new ideas to make Summerfest 2010 even bigger and more exciting than this year.”

We got some news from the folks at the WEC about the upcoming 3 & 4th rounds of the 2009 Wiesner Insurance National Trials Championships. Should be exciting.

The events will be taking place in Mansfield, ON Aug 22 & 23. They're also looking for volunteers to help out. No experience necessary!


Here's the full press release:

The final 2 rounds of the 2009 Wiesner Insurance National Trials Championships are rapidly approaching. The first two rounds held in Summerland BC in May were a big success and the Trials community has welcomed their new sanctioning body, World Enduro Canada, with open arms.

Trials is a very popular motorcycling activity around the world and is gaining popularity in North America partly due to the stellar success some former trials riders like David Knight, Juha Salminen and Taddy Blazusiak are having in the Off Road Racing World. Trials is one of the original Extreme sports and riders from other motorcycle disciplines are realizing the cross over benefits that trials riding has to offer. This is the first true Canadian Trials Championship in years and there are a number of riders who are travelling across the country to compete to make it a true National series.

Rounds 3 & 4 are being held in the hilly terrain outside Mansfield, ON Aug 22 & 23. Mansfield is a short drive north of Toronto, an easy day trip to watch some exciting riding skills in action. Start time will be 11am on Saturday and 10am on Sunday.

Directions are simple:

- take Airport Rd north from Toronto towards Mansfield
- cross over hwy 89 and start watching for arrows
- turn right on 5th side road then a left on 7th concession which is a dead end road and parking will be labelled

For anyone interested in helping out we are looking for checkers to mark the riders in the test area. There is NO experience required - other than being able to count to at least 5 - and the best part is you get a front row seat to the best action. Anyone interested in helping or if you want more info on the event contact the Organizer Dean Mayke at Dean.Mayke@rci.rogers.com or visit our web site www.worldendurocanada.com


Hope to see you all there!

World Ducati Week (WDW) is coming back. The planned date for motorcycle fans of all ages and nationalities to come together is September 2010 at the Misano World Circuit in, where else, Italy!

The sixth WDW edition has been fixed for September 2010. A date to put straight in the diary, so that fans can plan their trip to what already promises to be a week full of surprises, a true celebration of Ducatiís passion.

Once again it is the Misano World Circuit, in Misano Adriatico, that will host the event and where Ducati will lay on four days of non-stop action and activities, linked to the worlds of motorcycling and racing. As tradition dictates, WDW will incorporate conferences, historic bike exhibitions, shows, a competition for the best customised bike and much more besidesÖ

The specific dates are still to be decided but the month of September is already confirmed, an alternative to the pre-summer date of past editions. The Ducati organizers are now awaiting the definitive 2010 MotoGP and SBK racing calendars before they confirm dates that will allow the factory teams and riders to participate.

Four days of non-stop fun are planned: track sessions, official riders and stunts, evening parties, concerts, motorcycle tours, Ducati Factory and Museum visits, historical bikes exhibitions, conferences, and much more.

It doesn’t matter if you have a Ducati, another kind of bike, or just plain enthusiasm for motorcycles: The red planet is coming back!

Keep an eye on Ducati.com for definitive dates and more information on how you can join in. Details will be online in the upcoming months.

Studio Cycle Group, located at 2923 Dundas St. W in the heart of Toronto’s Junction district will be hosting a Demo Day for Charity this Sunday, July 26th between 11am and 3pm.

Licensed LSM, M, M1, or M2 riders will have the opportunity to try out a KYMCO scooter or motorcycle and participants will be asked to make a $5.00 donation which will go directly to Kids Help Phone. Studio Cycle Group will also be donating $1.00 from every purchase on Sunday July 26th to Kids Help Phone as well!

Not interested in test riding? Well, there are a lot of other reasons to visit Studio Cycle Group on Sunday July 26th, here are just a few:

- Custom helmet fittings for ARAI helmets on site – If you purchase an ARAI that
day you’ll receive a 10% discount PLUS a free Ogio helmet bag.
- In store sales offering 10% and 25% off select items including all Hart &
Huntington apparel, NEXO Sports Gear, Troy Lee Designs, Etnies shoes and more!
- A Humber College Training instructor will be on site to answer any questions about licensing.
- Be sure to ask about our selection of Pirelli bike tires as well!
-Pick up a Studio Cycle Group magnet tag and sign up on our customer list to qualify for ongoing offers. You can even take one for a friend!

We’re looking forward to seeing you on Sunday – rain or shine!

Are you looking for something to do this weekend? You could always keep an eye on our Calendar of Events page; but if you're in the Ontario region you've got several events to choose from. If custom bikes are your thing you'll want to head on over to the Canadian Biker Build Off.

The Canadian Biker Build Off is celebrating it's 5th year this coming weekend (July 25-16th). It's taking place at the Niagara Regional Exhibition, 1100 Niagara Street, Welland Ontario.

There's a whole bunch of things going on, multiple bike shows, tattoo'ing, slow ride competitions, live music, the Biker Build Off (of course) and too many other things to list. They've got a huge schedule with something for everybody.

Check out their website HERE.

Snow City Cycle Marine in Toronto, Ontario is having a CAN-AM SPYDER demo ride day this Thursdsay, July 23th.

Date: Thursday July 23, 2009
Time: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm

You MUST have the following to participate in the ride:

- Be at least 21 years of age
- Full "M" licence
- Have an APPROVED helment,jacket, gloves and boots.

Please e-mail info@snowcity.com with your name, contact phone number and the time you would like to ride.

They're also having a bit of a sale on SPYDER Accessories. Click HERE for the 20% off coupon.

Visit their website HERE.

The weather is really warming up and motorcyclists are being drawn to the roads like moths to a flame. If you find yourself drawn to the road on your motorcycle this weekend and are in search of an Ontario destination here' are a couple of options for you.

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Hog Riders Day & July Blow Out Sale this Saturday, July 11th from 11am - 3 pm


Events include:

Live Band
Ride Thunder the mechanical bull - Just for fun...
Super Draws & Giveaway's
Detailing Demos
Service Dept. Information Centre
Beef on a bun BBQ

1399 8th Line of Smith, Lakefield, ON K0L 2H0
1-888-292-8305
www.usedhd.ca



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Bennett Powersports Open House

Bennett Powersports are proud to announce that we added YAMAHA to our dealership. We would like to personally invite you to our open house taking place on Saturday July 11, 2009 starting at 9:00 am and going until 4:00 pm. Come by and take advantage of our day sales event, no freight or PDI on all units. Take your dream bike out for a ride with the 2009 YAMAHA POWER TOUR and join us for a BBQ and refreshments.

After your ride, stay for the show. The popular stunt team ILLADVISED will perform a motorcycle stunt show for you to watch.

Pop a balloon and win 10-50% off of your clothing and accessories purchase. Check out our well stocked showroom and talk to our always friendly and knowledgeable staff.

There will be plenty of parking and fun for all. Bring a valid M2 or full M licence, jacket, and helmet in order for you to ride.

We are looking forward to having you come out for our open house. See you on Saturday, July 11, 2009"

Bennett Powersports Team.

701 Brock Street N, WEhitby, ON L1N 8R3
905-430-6360 or 866-430-6360
www.bennettpowersports.com

Two great Canadian Bands will be entertaining the masses at Mosport this July 17-19 weekend at the 2009 BMW Motorrad Summerfest. Halifax based Sloan and Toronto based Crash Parallel will be taking the stage on Saturday.

There's going to be a lot more than music at Summerfest too though. Racing, BMW Marketplace, on and off-road test rides, an off-road skills course, and demo rides.

Plan to be there! Full press release follows -

Courtesy of Canadian Superbike:

Canadian recording artists Sloan and Crash Parallel will headline the BMW Motorrad Summerfest as part of the Parts Canada Superbike Doubleheader at Mosport, July 17-19, Canada’s biggest motorcycle road racing event of the year.

The bands will take to the BMW Motorrad Concert Stage on the Saturday of the manufacturer’s three-day motorcycle lifestyle experience, making its return to Mosport for the third year. Designed to cater to the motorcycle enthusiast, Summerfest features the BMW Marketplace, on and off-road test rides and an off-road skills course. New for 2009 is the addition of BMW Motorrad Enduro rider Guy Giroux, who will act as an instructor for the off- road skills course.

Formed in 1991 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, four-member Sloan released its first record in 1992. Since then, the band has recorded and released 10 records to critical acclaim across North America. Sloan’s contemporary, yet instantly recognizable rock and roll sound has endeared them to a large and devoted fan following across the continent, particularly in Canada. Nominated numerous times during their career, Sloan has won four East Coast Music Awards and a Juno Award. Now based in Toronto, Sloan’s latest record, Parallel Play, was released in 2008.

Relative newcomers to the Canadian rock music scene, Toronto’s Crash Parallel was formed in 2005 and released their successful debut album, World We Know, in May 2008. The record has produced five singles to date, including the smash hit, World We Know. The band hit number one on the Billboard Emerging Canadian Artist Chart in the spring of 2008 and won the 2009 Canadian Radio Music Award for Best New Group of the Year.

In addition to Summerfest, the Yamaha Riding Academy will once again be offering it’s free riding clinic for children ages 6 to 12. The Academy provides professional instruction to youngsters on how to ride off-road motorcycles in a safe and fun manner.

Adults will also have any opportunity to do some riding when top manufacturers such as Suzuki offer demo rides on their latest models on neighbouring roads near Mosport. With the exception of the Yamaha Riding Academy (which supplies all required equipment), participants for all riding activities must have a valid motorcycle license, riding gear and helmet.

The Parts Canada Superbike Doubleheader, the only Toronto-area stop for the national Parts Canada Superbike Championship, features Canada’s top riders.

Three-time defending Superbike champion Jordan Szoke of Brantford, Ontario, and current points leader, 17 year-old phenom Brett McCormick of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan will battle it out in two points races against a deep field of perennial contenders and up-and-coming stars.

The weekend schedule also includes races in the Yoshimura Pro Sport Bike class, the Armour Bodies Amateur 600 Sport Bike Championship, the Suzuki SV650 Cup, the Pro Honda Oils Women's Cup Challenge and the Honda CBR125R Challenge.

A three-day SuperTicket is just $50 until July 15 ($60 at the Gate) and each ticket includes parking, paddock admission, and entrance to Saturday Night Stock Car racing at Mosport Speedway. Children 12 and under are free when accompanied by a paid adult admission. Single day tickets are also available.

General and family camping areas are available complete with full-service washrooms, showers and children's playgrounds. An advanced three-day weekend general camping pass is just $30 (for tents or pop-up trailers). RVs are $50 for the weekend.

For more information about Mosport ticket packages and camping, call the Mosport Hotline at 1-800-866-1072 (Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm ET) or visit online at www.mosport.com. Tickets are also available at Ticketmaster.

KYMCO Canada and corporate store Studio Cycle Group have been selected to participate in the Live Green Toronto Festival taking place at Yonge & Dundas Square.

Join us and 30,000 others on Saturday, July 25th 2009 for the weekend festivities which promise local food, live music, over 100 “Green” exhibitors, and so much more!

KYMCO Canada will be featuring scooters on site that are an environmentally conscious alternative mode of transportation both within the urban landscape and beyond. This zero-waste event will allow visitors to investigate products that fit into their green lifestyle. With scooters consuming less fuel, and with every litre taking you further and further, choosing to ride a scooter guarantees that your carbon footprint will be significantly smaller than those who rely on cars without sacrificing your urban mobility.

Coinciding with the events of the Live Green Toronto Festival, Studio Cycle Group (located at 2923 Dundas St. W) will be hosting a Demo Day for charity on Sunday, July 26th between 11am and 3pm. The demo day, which allows licensed LSM, M, M1 or M2 riders a chance to try out a KYMCO scooter or motorcycle, will ask participants for a $5.00 donation which will go directly to Kids Help Phone.

More details coming soon!

The Provincial Road Cycling Championships - taking place in Ontario, from Aldershot to Waterdown. The organizers are looking for motorcyclists to help out with the event.

Full details follow:

Volunteers are wanted to help support The Provincial Road Cycling Championships - July 26, 2009 between Aldershot and Waterdown.

Like in the Tour De France motos will be used for moving officials, photographers around the peloton and directing on coming traffic away from the cyclists as they race up and down the 11.25 km escarpment circuit (4 to 12 laps). 3 time slots.

Gas and honoria paid.

Lots of fun.

If interested please email Craig@torontocyclocross.com

Thanks

The festivities at five-day event known as "Atlanticade" started on Wednesday, June 24th and run through to June 28th. Atlanticade takes place in Moncton, New Brunswick. This is the third year for the event and it's going to be bigger than ever - they're expecting 10,000 motorcyclists this year (according to their website).

Last year they had participants from almost every province, along with entries from the U.S.; they even had a long distance entrant all the way from Ireland.

Speaking of Ireland; Heather Ireland will be there with the folks from Biker-TV to film all the action. Custom builders and painters will be competing for the chance to win over $7,500 in prize money and awards.

Plenty of activities are scheduled; there's some organized rides, wings competitions, tons of live performances, lots of vendors, dyno days, poker runs, burnout competitions, and plenty more.

If you can't get enough live music as part of the many performances of Atlanticade - well then there's a Bon Jovi concert taking place at Magnetic Hill the same weekend too. Headliner for the event will be Bachman-Cummings (former frontmen for The Guess Who.

So, get yourself packed and head on down to Atlanticade - check out the website here for additional details.

Photo courtesy Atlanticade

Not really "Canadian" content but this might be of interest to Ducati fans regardless...


CUPERTINO, CALIF (18 June 2009) – Ducati North America is excited to announce the first annual “Ducs Fly South” track day, which will be held July 13th at New Jersey Motorsports Park. 

Ducs Fly South is the Northeastern United States major Ducati event for the summer. The event will be a great opportunity to experience the thrill of the racetrack together with Ducati and the Penguin School; the nation's oldest motorcycle roadracing school. The Penguin School will have a special staff lined up for this event to provide both top level instruction and premium entertainment. The event is open to street riders of all levels and available to riders on any make of motorcycle.

Highlights of the event include:­



Ducati Hypermotard Truck – This tractor trailer houses Ducati Hypermotards on which instruction and demo rides will be provided all day long. The truck will be the gathering place for product giveaways, a ‘Best Bike’ contest, test rides, and a suspension seminar. Cold Red Bull will be available throughout the day to keep riders energized.

Larry Pegram – The factory Ducati AMA Superbike rider will be on hand to celebrate his recent victory at Road America.  Larry will be available for autographs and a special question and answer session about his Ducati 1098 R Superbikes.

Ferrari-Ducati Showdown – Boasting a showroom filled with pre-owned Italian sports cars such as Ferraris, Maseratis and Lamborghinis; Universal Autosports is host to a staff highly experienced with exotic road and race cars. Universal Autosports is bringing three Ferrari Challenge cars that will be running on the track, which will compete against each other for the fastest lap. Immediately following the hot lap competition, professional Ducati instructors and racers will mirror this contest on Ducatis. The Challenge car driver and Ducati rider with the fastest laps will go head to head in a winner-takes-all race.

Track Experience:

 This unique event combines the safe, comfortable environment of a track day with the opportunity for individual instruction for riders at every level.  Two of the three riding groups will have passing restrictions, making for a comfortable place to ride for all participants. 

There will be ample opportunity for instruction, and a rider may participate in as many of the classes as they like.  Classes will be offered between the riding sessions covering topics like line selection, corner strategy, braking techniques, corner speed analysis, body position, bike setup and more.

The event will also offer individual instruction for riders; which combined with great food, a bike show, and a track photographer shooting all day makes for an event to remember.

HB Cycle & Outdoor Centre is holding a Suzuki Demo ride day on Saturday, June 20th from 9am to 4pm.

There's going to be an M109R, M90, C90T, C50T, S40, M50, a GSXR750, and a DL650 (V-Strom) available for demo's. You'll also get some deals on all in-stock clothing, helmets, and accessories 15-20% off.

All models are on sale and special deals will be offered

Address:
RR2, Cameron, Ontario K0M 1G0 Phone: 705-328-BIKE(2453) Fax: 705-328-3504 Email: email@hbcycle.com Visit: www.hbcycle.com Directions: Drive 6km North of Lindsay on Hwy. 35

Hours of Operation:
Monday - Thursday 9:00am - 6:00pm
Friday 9:00am - 8:00pm
Saturday 9:00am - 4:00pm
Sunday closed

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Today, Monday June 15th is the 18th Annual Ride to Work Day. The event helps advocate and support the use of motorcycles and scooters for transportation, and providing information about everyday utility riding to the public.

Simon Pavey, multiple time entrant and finisher in the Dakar, trainer of Ewan McGreggor and Charley Boorman, and manager of BMW Motorrad's off-road training facility in south Wales, will be coming to Duncan Motorsports in Duncan, BC on June 20th. At 6PM on the 20th Pavey will be giving a talk and presentation. Rumor is it's just $15 to attend with proceeds going to the Association for Injured Motorcyclists.

He'll also be presenting a mini version of his Adventure rider school on June 21st. Contact Duncan Motorsports for further details.

Duncan Motorsports
1063 Canada Ave
Duncan BC V9L 1V2 Canada
866-746-2453 (toll free)

Looks like it'll be a great opportunity to get some rare Dakar insider information and a chance to brush up on your off-road skills from a pro!

"Female Rider's Day" & Strongman Competition

This Saturday June 13th, 11am - 3pm. Free tank tops & gifts for the ladies! All ladies welcome on all types of bikes... Door prize draws every 30 minutes!

BBQ Chicken Kabobs, hamburgers & hot dogs, beverage & veggies included! $2.00 each. All proceeds going towards the "Support Our Troops" Campaign

It's not too late guy's, you can still enter the "Strong Man Competition"

Events Include:

- Harley Press
- Honda Haul
- Tire Discus Throw
- Metric Engine Sprint
- Tire Race

We are also having a "Hairy Chest Competition"

The Strong Man Competition begins at 12 noon so be sure you register in advance!

Call Charlene at 1-888-292-8305

Classy Chassis & Cycles

OVER 115 Harley Davidson Motorcycles in stock!

1399 8th Line of Smith
Lakefield, On
1-888-292-8305
www.usedhd.ca

The Mad Bastard Scooter Rally is just days away, and Team KYMCO is ready to ride! This year’s rally has proven to be bigger and madder than ever – and with all 75 rider positions filled, there have never been so many mad bastards out on the road at once!

With the Gatineau Four Points as this year’s home base, the rally takes riders on a 560km journey through Quebec and Ontario – but if you’re serious about actually WINNING the rally, you must complete the bonus leap, which brings the total km travelled to 749. Rally Master Rob Harris has revealed that the route will be particularly challenging for the 50cc class as there are lots of hills along the route.

The charity aspect of this year’s rally has taken on a life of its own. The online pledges officially ended yesterday at 12:01pm with a grand total of $11,920.37 collected for Kids Help Phone. KYMCO Canada’s own Director of Finance and Communications, Sabina Heilman, lead in online pledges, collecting an amazing $1,575.00. Riders are still able to collect pledges the old fashion way and bring all moneys collected to the rally to submit directly to representatives of the Ottawa chapter of Kids Help Phone.

Team KYMCO wishes all participants a safe, fun, exciting, and above all MAD weekend!

The 2009 Parts Canada Superbike Championship - Broadcast schedule for TSN in HD.

1. Calabogie Motorsports Park
Tuesday, June 16th 1:00 PM
Repeats - Saturday, June 20th, 4:00 AM


2. Circuit ICAR
Tuesday July 7th 1:00 PM
Repeats - Friday July 10th, 4:00 AM

3. Race City Motorsports Park
Tuesday, July 21st 1:00 PM
Repeats - Saturday July 25th, 4:00 AM

4. Mosport International Raceway
Tuesday, August 25th, 1:00 PM
Repeats - Friday Aug 28th, 4:00 AM

5. Mosport International Raceway
Wednesday, Aug 26th, 1:00 PM
Repeats - Saturday August 29th, 4:00 AM

6. Atlantic Motorsports Park
Tuesday, Sept. 15th, 1:00 PM
Repeats - Saturday Sept. 19th, 4:00 AM

7. Shannonville Motorsports Park
Tuesday, Sept. 29th 1:00 PM
Repeats - Sat Oct. 3rd, 4:00 AM

8. Shannonville Motorsports Park
Tuesday, Oct. 6, 1:00 PM
Repeats - Sat. Oct 10, 4:00 AM

* Image courtesy Parts Canada

The Canadian Enduro Canada Press Release for June is hot off the presses...

The June issue of MXP Magazine has just hit the newsstands and mailboxes and has a two page write up on the Canadian Enduro Championships. MXP, one of the top Motocross publications in Canada, got behind the CEC from the start. MXP has always been a leader in Motocross coverage and is now getting into the Off Road scene by dedicating a few pages of each issue to the CEC. In addition MXP is helping to advertise the series by distributing the event posters across the county with their dealer mailings. Be sure to get every MXP issue, or better yet Subscribe, to get the news and details from the series.

Metzler Tires, long known for their well designed off road motorcycle tires, will be awarding a set of their MCE 6 Days Extreme Tires to the Pro and Amateur Champions in each class.

Our good friends and long time WEC supporting sponsor Nexo Sports has come on board once again for the CEC. As one of the World’s most prolific manufacturers of quality motorcycle riding wear Nexo Sports has, in recent years, made their mark on the Canadian market. Nexo will be the provider of official WEC /CEC gear for the 2009 season.

The new World Enduro Canada website has been very well received judging by the volume of web traffic. We are constantly adding new material to keep everyone up to date on the CEC as well as Trials and Cross Country events.

For more details visit the WEC website here.

We received word from Dave Hatch, host of Motorcycle Experience, about the show having wrapped up for the season (along with some details on viewership numbers). Dave is also promoting the 7th Annual Ride To Remember that's coming up on Saturday, June 6th - it's a fundraiser for Camp Trillium and looks like it's going to be a fun event for motorcycle riders and families.

Full details below:

Motorcycle Experience has now wrapped up yet another successful broadcast season on TSN. As you know, there has been a lot of news in the Canadian press these past months, lamenting the fact that overall television viewership is down. Well we can tell you that certainly wasn’t the case with Motorcycle Experience this year, in fact, just the opposite. This spring, as we celebrated our 20th year on the air, our overall audience ratings actually grew by 15%. We are very happy to report that over 1.3 million viewers tuned in from all across Canada to see the show. So…let us just say “thanks” to everyone who tuned us in and helped to make the show once again a major success!

And speaking of success…one final piece of business for this year, don’t forget that you are more than welcome to join us next week at our 7th Annual Ride To Remember. If there is any way you can ride to our annual motorcycle celebration dedicated to raising funds for Camp Trillium, we encourage you to do so. This is always a great event and this year we are remembering our dear friend, Maxime Mercier. Here’s what we have in store for you this year.

Toyota Truck presents 7th Annual Ride to Remember!

Everything is now set to go next week for this popular motorcycle rally. This annual fund raising event for Camp Trillium celebrating all things on two wheels, has so far helped Motorcycle Experience and the local Prince Edward Fire Fighters and their wives donate over $80,000 dollars to Camp Trillium.

This year the Ride to Remember will touch down for one day only at the Picton Airport on Saturday June 6 and once again our partners BMW, Suzuki, Honda, Buell and Harley-Davidson will be inviting licensed motorcycle riders to sample their new motorcycle lineups on a scenic demo ride through Prince Edward County. In keeping with our desire to keep the Ride to Remember a family oriented celebration, this year we’ve added two new and exciting features: the Buell Stunt Riding Show and a massive R2R Classic Car Show. There will also be the popular R2R Silent Auction that now boasts over ten thousand dollars in new motorcycle related items and while visitors check out the great deals they will also be able to enjoy the 6 Live Bands we have performing on site all day, in the Currahs Café entertainment zone.

Many eastern Ontario motorcycle dealers will also be on hand, displaying the very latest in riding gear and accessories. Back by popular demand is the Yamaha Riding Academy. The Riding Academy is a popular mini bike training area for children aged six to twelve! The folks from Yamaha provide the instructors, bikes and all the riding gear, and no experience is required. Soooooo…..

If you want to keep your feet on the pegs and your right hand cranked check out the R2R website at www.ridetoremember.ca for more details, and get set to ride next week up to the Picton Airport for the a day you will never forget!

We look forward to seeing you there…

Dave and Stacey Hatch

Picture courtesy Ride to Remember.

The AMA (American Motorcyclist Association) International Women & Motorcycling Conference, presented by Harley-Davidson and Buell, is the USA's premier event for women motorcyclists. MCC's Women Riders Council has worked with the AMA for eight months to negotiate a special role for MCC - adding international flavour - and special benefits for Canadian attendees.

Men are welcome at the conference too by the way!

The results of these discussions were announced jointly by the AMA and the MCC on May 15, 2009.

Benefits:

- EVERY MCC MEMBER will be entitled to the 15% Discount at Eagle Rider, the official motorcycle rental company for the conference as negotiated by AMA.
- EVERY CANADIAN REGISTRANT will receive special Canadian pricing, approximately "AT PAR"? (How does that work? When you go to the REGISTRATION page, the pricing is AUTOMATICALLY REDUCED when you enter Country - Canada. For those who registered early, the AMA has committed to compensating you for the difference.)

For more details keep an eye on the Motorcycle Confederation of Canada (MCC) website here.

Clarington Honda in Bowmanville, Ontario is having a big party on Wednesday, June 3rd (5:30 pm to 7 pm). It's a live freestyle and motocross extravaganza!

Okay, we made up the extravaganza part, but there's going to be a lot of action and some impressive skills on display. Best of all - admission is free, there will also be a BBQ and refreshments on site too.

Here's a shot of the event banner. Click the image for a larger version.


For more details contact:

Clarington Honda
29 Spicer Square, Bowmanville ON
Tel.: 1 866 950-9954

Adrian Blake is featuring Lois Pryce on his blogtalk show - RIDE!. So tune in and listen to the chat with Lois Pryce on May 15th @ 4 pm ET. (www.blogtalkradio.com/ride)

Lois is on the loose again! First she rode from Alaska to the tip of South America and chronicled the wild tale in her first book called, naturally, Lois On The Loose. Still itching for adventure, she followed that with a ride down the length of Africa. They will talk about her recently-published book about that ride, Red Tape & White Knuckles (Random House).

If you missed Adrian's interview on April 29th with Vicki Gray, founder of International Female Ride Day, you can still hear the archived episode. The show profiled the motorcycle racer, riding instructor, coach, entrepreneur, and role model as well as the inspiring event she started. (www.motoress.com)

Mackie Harley-Davidson is one of the largest exclusive Harley-Davidson Dealerships in the GTA area and they're giving riders a chance to test out a new machine from Harley-Davidson.

WHEN: Saturday, May 9th 2009
TIME: 9am to 4:00pm
LOCATION: Mackie Harley-Davidson® Durham's premier Harley-Davidson® motorcycle dealer, conveniently located off HWY 401 & Thickson Road, at the Whitby/Oshawa border
MORE:
Never ridden a Harley-Davidson® motorcycle? Want to take a different H-D motorcycle model for a ride?

Licensed riders are encouraged to bring proper riding gear and come take advantage of this great opportunity to take one or more of the Harley-Davidson® motorcycles on the demo truck for a ride.

Weather Permitting. First Come, First Serve.

Check out their website here.

The Mad Bastard Scooter Rally taking place June 12-14 usually draws a pretty eclectic group of scooter enthusiasts, and this year is no different! With only a handful of spots still available and registration still open, we are confident that all 75 rider positions will be filled.

Who’s riding so far?

Some of the teams include: “2 Up 2 Crazy” (two passengers on one scoot), “Dirty Girls” (an all girl team), “Go-Go Mods”, “TMSC” from the Toronto Moto Scooter Club, “The Knights of the Wandering Sausage” and “Team CaucAsian”.

It is quickly becoming apparent that participants of the Mad Bastard Scooter Rally are a generous bunch. In a little more that two weeks, participants have already raised $2,600.00 for our official MBS rally charity, Kids Help Phone.

The Kids Help Phone is a nation wide organization that has been helping Canadian children for over 20 years. Pledges collected by MBS rally participants will help provide Canadian children with toll-free, national, bilingual, phone and web counselling, as well as referral and information services.

This fantastic organization is open for children and youth 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

If you would like to make a donation to the Kids Help Phone please visit the official Mad Bastard Scooter Rally in Support of Kids Help Phone page.

Just in time for International Female Ride Day, Vicki Gray - the founder of Motoress will be a guest visitor on Ride! with Adrian Blake.

The event, now in its third year, is the creation of Vicki Gray, motorcycle racer, riding instructor, coach, entrepreneur, and role model.

Gray will guest on Ride! for a live podcast at 7 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, April 29, 2009 to talk about the event and her love of motorcycling. Tune in to Ride! on the BlogTalkRadio network at www.blogtalkradio.com/ride.

Past shows with notable guests are also available as podcasts too. So, if you haven't been listening to Ride! It's time to load up the Ipod.

Originally from London, Ontario, Gray discovered her passion for motorcycling when she was in her early 20s and looking for an outlet from her demanding career with Revlon International.

One summer she enrolled in a rider training course and that was the start of a life-long obsession. “I was always the one in class the instructors told to slow down,” she says laughing. She hasn’t looked back since.

For more details on International Female Ride day check out the link here.

About Ride!

Ride! is an online talk show that's all about motorcycling. It debuted on October 24, 2007 on the BlogTalkRadio network and subsequently won a 2008 MAX Award (Motorcycling Award for Excellence) from the North American International Motorcycle Supershow.

Image courtesy motoress.com

Dave Hatch, host of TSN’s Motorcycle Experience, says everything is now set to go for the re-launch this summer of the popular Ride to Remember motorcycle rally in Eastern Ontario. The annual fund raising event for Camp Trillium celebrates all things on two wheels, and, along with the support of the Hallowell Firefighters, has donated over $80,000 dollars to Camp Trillium.

This year, the Ride to Remember will touch down for one day only at the Picton Airport, on Saturday June 6. Hatch noted that the event had been in hiatus for a couple of years after the Ride For Sight motorcycle rally set up camp in Trenton two years ago. “The Hallowell Firefighters felt that there was no way we could compete with a national fund raising machine like the Ride For Sight when it moved into the neighborhood,” Hatch said, “so we decided to take a break, but now that the Ride For Sight has moved back up to its' original site in Collingwood, that pretty much opened the door for us to kick start the Ride To Remember.”

Thanks to the generosity of the owners of Loch Sloy Holdings, local bikers will enjoy Factory Demo Rides provided by Suzuki, Honda, BMW and Harley-Davidson starting from the rally’s original host site located up at the historic Picton Airport. Once again the manufacturers will be inviting licensed motorcycle riders to sample their new motorcycle lineups on a scenic trip through Prince Edward County.

In keeping with the firefighters wishes for the Ride to Remember to remain a family oriented happening, this year they’ve added some exciting new features like the Buell Stunt Riding Show. There will also be a Massive Silent Action that boasts some of the best motorcycle bargains in Ontario, and while the bikers check out the deals, they will also be able to enjoy Live Music on site all day. Many local motorcycle dealers will be on hand, displaying the very latest in riding gear and accessories, and a couple of local farm equipment vendors have promised to bring along their spectacular line-up of 2009 ATVs. Back by popular demand is the Yamaha Riding Academy. The Riding Academy is a popular mini bike training area for children aged six to twelve! The folks from Yamaha provide the instructors, bikes, all the riding gear, and no experience is required. Keep your feet on the pegs and your right hand cranked, and ride up to the Picton Airport for the Ride to Remember. We look forward to seeing you there!

7th Annual Ride to Remember - Saturday June 6

Picton Airport - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

$10.00 donation at the gate / students $5.00 / children under 12 free

For more information visit: www.ridetoremember.ca

This year we remember Maxime Mercier

The Ride to Remember donates 100% of all proceeds to Camp Trillium

Ladies from Toronto, Ontario - Harley Davidson has event lined up for Tuesday, 6 May. It's the Precious Metal Gala. Okay, sounds interesting - what is it you say?

Precious Metal Gala is for women who’ve been considering riding but haven’t quite yet taken the plunge. It's also a fundraiser with proceeds from the event will be donated to Rethink Breast Cancer.

Hosted by Harley-Davidson Canada, the event takes place at Toronto’s Liberty Grand Entertainment Complex on Tuesday 6 May from 6:30-12:am.

There will be activities (interested in visiting the on-site spa?), hourly prizes, entertainment, explore Harley-Davidson's line of motorcycles, and motor clothes plus Karen Davidson the great grand-daughter of Harley-Davidson's co founder will be attending the event, get to meet her in person!

Full event details here. Tickets on sale now and availability is limited.

Gentlemen - get some MotoGP races and UFC lined up on the TIVO and put some beverages on ice cause this event is for ladies only!

Help support the funding of medical research to find the cure for IBD by taking part in the 6th Annual Cruise for Crohn's in Nova Scotia.

The event takes place on Sunday, July 12, 2009 and includes a free BBQ too. The ride is a 90 km loop starting and finishing at the Sobey's Plaza in Fall River, Nova Scotia.

Participants who raise more than $50 in pledges qualify for a commemorative "Cruise for Crohn's" pin.

Registration starts at 11 am
Departs 1pm, Rain or Shine, from Sobeys Plaza.

For pledge sheets and info: Tracey (902) 422-8137 or 1-800-265-1101, tdurkee@ccfc.ca

For more information about the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of Canada check out their website here.

The 5th annual Halifax Biker Bash will be taking place at Halifax's Exhibition Park (200 Prospect Road, Halifax, NS) this April 18th and 19th.

The show claims to be Atlantic Canada's largest motorcycle trade show. There's going to be plenty of vendors there as well.

Some other features:
- Show N Shine
- Fashion show
- Live entertainment
- Tattoo competition

Show Hours:
Saturday April 18 - 8:30am-5:30pm
Sunday April 19 - 8:30am-4:00pm

Show Admission:
$10.00 general admission
$16.00 weekend pass

Dance:
Saturday April 18 - 9:00pm-1:00am

Dance Tickets:
$12.50 per ticket (Available at the following shops, Pro Cycle, Powertrend Cycles, Privateers Harley Davidson)


More details available at www.halifaxbikerbash.com

We got an email from the fine folks at Zero Motorcycles to remind us about the big debut Zero motorcycles will be making at the 3rd Annual Toronto Green Living Show at the Direct Energy Centre this April 24-26th.

The big news is that they'll be offering customer demo's! This could be your first chance to test out an electric motorcycle from Zero!

Consumers and media will be taking part in this event where last year over 600 people test drove hybrid cards from leading manufacturers. This year Zero Motorcycles will be making their debut at this prestigious event that has attracted the likes of Bill Clinton, Al Gore, David Suzuki and Ed Begley Jr in recent years. Zero Motorcycles is the world leader in high performance electric motorcycles. Think outside the cylinder, think Zero 'electric' Motorcycles.

- More details about the event can be found on the Green Living Online website here.
- More details about Zero motorcycles can be found at Zero Motorcycles' website here.

This April 14th, 2009 the folks at Parker Brothers / KTM Toronto are having a no cost GPS Seminar in their new Toronto location.

The new, larger, location is at 825 Kipling Ave, which is a mile east of the old Dundas St. location. Come see the new facility, join in on a 2 hour long GPS seminar. Start time – 7pm

Displays of various motorcycle friendly GPSs and mounting options, brought to you by GPSCentral.ca

This year’s seminar will have a completely new presentation, and group discussions all focusing on the available options and applicability of GPSs.

Topics include:
- Introduction of GPS theory and how it all works
- How routes are created
- Motorcycle GPS model comparisons
- Mounting systems
- Available programs and loading issues
- SPOT transmitters and how they can work for you.

Call or e-mail Parker Brothers to register
Cost: $0 Brought to you by ParkerBrothers/KTM Toronto

Parker Brothers/ KTM Toronto
Current location:
5324 Dundas Street West
Etobicoke, ON M9B 1B4
(416) 234-5750

We just got word from the folks at C.A.V that they're going to be holding a motorcycle show at Thompson Drill Hall, CFB Kingston, Ontario on May 3rd and 4th.

The show is a fundraiser for ICROSS, H'art School of Smiles, Fisher House, and MP Blind Fund

Here's a few more details about the show - for full details check out the C.A.V website here.

Event: 1st CAV Motorcycle Show
Location: Thompson Drill Hall CFB Kingston.

The Toronto International Spring Motorcycle Show opens this Saturday (April 4th) at the International Centre. The show runs Saturday 10 am to 9 pm and Sunday 10 am to 5 pm.

You'll get to see plenty of bikes (new and old) and motorcycle accessories. The show also features the Canadian introduction of Zero Motorcycles, Canadian drag racing champion Geoff Pollard and his monstrous 1,500 hp nitro-methane burning Pollard NitroSports 'Top Fuel' Dragbike. Get up close and personal with the limited edition Troy Bayliss Ducati 1098R that packs 188 hp - only 150 of these will make it to North America.

Canadian writers Max Burns and Michelle Duff will be there, as well as graffiti artist WonG, and long-distance rider Tyson Brust.

You'll get to see a leather fashion show, bikini calendar girl Sara Balint, and if you're a bike builder - there's $15,000 in prize money up for grabs.

Admission is $15 for adults, children under 12 get in for $5, children under 6 get in for free. Get $2 off an Adult admission by printing the coupon on this link.

A big congratulations to all the Canadian Motorcyle Rider contest winners who'll be going to the show for free this weekend!

Canadian Motorcycle Rider is giving away a ticket today, March 31th/09, in our ticket a day giveaway. It's your easiest way to get a free ticket to the Toronto International Spring Motorcycle Show taking place in Toronto this April 4-5.

In order to win the ticket - be the 10th emailer with the answer to the following question:

What was the date that Canadian Motorcycle Rider published a review of the Ducati Monster S4RS?

Hint - There's a link to the article in the Ducati Streetifghter News item on the front page. Follow the link, and the date of publication is at the top.

Direct your emails here.

Good luck!

Atlantic Roadracing League (ARL), with assistance from various levels of governement will promote Atlantic Canada and the Atlantic Roadracing League as part of a vacation destination for race fans. 

ARL has strategically aligned its 2009 race schedule with the Parts Canada National Superbike Series to allow a week between events which is a perfect fit for ARL and the tourism industry to promote the area as a racing destination for fans and racers across Canada and beyond. Fans and racers can attend the Round 4 of regional racing, stay for the week and experience world renowned hospitality and finish their vacation with Parts Canada National Superbike Series weekend. 

They've posted the details for of the 2009 schedule.

May 9, 10  -- Pre-season Test

May 16,17 -- Round 1

May 30,31 -- Riding School

Jun 20,21 -- Round 2

July 11,12 -- Round 3

Aug 1,2   -- Round 4

Aug 6,7,8,9  -- Parts Canada Superbike Championship

Sept 12,13 -- Round 5

They've got a five track day package that includes a set of Pirelli tires for $1,050 or you can get individual track days for $150.

For full details check out their website here.

Image courtesy ARL.

We've just updated the Motorcycle Events calendar (best viewed with any browser other than Safari) with the dates for all the Ride for Sight events listed across Canada. We thought we'd post the schedule for you here too and provide a little information about this worthwhile event:

June 15 is Ride to Work Day! So keep the car parked at home on June 15th and ride your motorcycle instead.

The event encourages motorcycle owners to leave their cars in the garage and ride their bikes to work to demonstrate the benefits of two-wheeled commuting. Organizers say the event will show that motorcycles and scooters are efficient, economical forms of transportation.

Out of a total 129 million commuters in the US in 2003 only approximately 150 thousand of them ride motorcycles to work regularly.

Of all the motorcycles registered in the USA, (6,567,197) 4.3% of them are used for year-round primary transportation (282,389), with an additional 9.9% used seasonally for this purpose (932,542 total).

Ride to Work Day is observed in the United States, Canada, Ecuador, France, Germany, Great Britain, Israel, Mexico, the Philippines, Puerto Rico, Turkey and Russia.

For full details about ride to work day, check out their website here.

May 1st, 2009 is International Female Ride day. It's a day when the ladies - wherever they may be to just get out and ride. There's no specific place you need to go to be a part of it. Just hop on your motorcycle and ride!

The brainchild of Motoress founder Vicki Gray, International Female Ride day marks its second year in 2009.

According to details on the Motoress website - "Female Ride Day is a campaign for women motorcyclists who own, ride or have access to a motorcycle; inviting women to “JUST RIDE”. By being on a motorcycle on the Female Ride Day, by participating and by riding, women enthusiastically contribute to building awareness of female motorcyclists. They also demonstrate to others the fun and enjoyment women of all diversities share in this wonderful activity—motorsport."

For full details about the event check out the motoress website here.

The first race of the FIM World Superbike Championship is taking place this Sunday and will be aired on Speed TV.


See below for the show times and dates for the first two races. Go to www.speedtv.com for ongoing listings.

Should be some great racing! Enjoy!

PHILLIP ISLAND, AUSTRALIA

Sunday - March 1, 2009 4:00PM ET
FIM World Superbike
Phillip Island - Race 1

Tuesday - March 3, 2009 12:00PM ET
FIM World Superbike
Phillip Island - Race 1

Tuesday - March 3, 2009 1:00PM ET
FIM World Superbike
Phillip Island - Race 2

Wednesday - March 4, 2009 3:00AM ET
FIM World Superbike
Phillip Island - Race 1

Wednesday - March 4, 2009 4:00AM ET
FIM World Superbike
Phillip Island - Race 2

QATAR

Saturday - March 14, 2009 4:00PM ET
FIM World Superbike
Qatar - Race 1

Saturday - March 14, 2009 5:00PM ET
FIM World Superbike
Qatar - Race 2

Sunday - March 15, 2009 3:00AM ET
FIM World Superbike
Qatar - Race 1

Sunday - March 15, 2009 4:00AM ET
FIM World Superbike
Qatar - Race 2

Tuesday - March 17, 2009 12:00PM ET
FIM World Superbike
Qatar - Race 1

Tuesday - March 17, 2009 1:00PM ET
FIM World Superbike
Qatar - Race 2

Atlantic Motoplex - (A BMW, Ducati, and Yamaha motorcycle dealership) is holding their Monster 1100 launch party February 27th @ 8:00 PM.

Call 506-383-1022 for further details.

Visit their website here.

About Atlantic Motoplex:

Atlantic Motoplex was founded under the name Atlantic Yamaha some 15 years ago with a transition to the name Atlantic Cycle for a few years than back to Atlantic Yamaha for 6 years. With the addition of BMW Motorcycles, Ducati motorcycles exclusive for Atlantic Canada, our large selection of pre-owned motorcycle, our huge apparel boutique and our new facility it was a natural step for the new and final name change to Atlantic Motoplex. The change marks a new chapter of growth of this exceptional dealership.

The Montreal Motorcycle show opened its doors today. The show is reportedly the largest in Canada in terms of audited paid attendance and ranks among the major motorcycle shows in North America.

Expect tons of motorcycles to be featured in a huge single hall with an area of more than 200,000 square feet. Displays will feature new models of motorcycles, ATV’S, scooters, custom and vintage motorcycles as well as the full spectrum of specialized clothing and accessories.

Where: Montreal Convention Centre

When:
Friday, February 20: 12 PM to 10 PM
Saturday, February 21: 10 AM to 9 PM
Sunday, February 22: 10 AM to 5 PM

For more details check out the event website here.

We've got 10 tickets to give away to the Toronto International Spring Motorcycle Show being held April 4-5, 2009. Keep an eye on the site because we'll going to be giving away all these tickets in the coming weeks. Check out our "Contests" page for full details.

Here's some information about the Toronto International Spring Motorcycle Show:

SHOW HOURS

Saturday April 4 - 10 am to 9 pm
Sunday April 5 - 10 am to 5 pm

ADMISSION

$15 for Adults *
Youths under 12: $5
Children under 6 admitted free

Free Parking!

-> Great Shopping - Great Shopping! Fabulous Bargains! ATM's On-Site! Over 200 Exhibitors with rows and rows of accessory dealers.

-> SHOWBIKES! BUILDERS! The Best of the Best Competing for Top Honours! $15,000 is up for grabs! Over 30 classes! Best Bike in Show wins $3,500 cash!

-> New to motorcycling? Visit the Show to get information on rider training, licensing, and insurance.

-> USED BIKE CLEARANCE SALE. Bargains on all makes and models in the USED BIKE MARKET!

-> Swap Meet

-> FEATURE DISPLAYS - Ontario's finest Motorcycle Clubs and Racing Organizations and the best of the Marque Clubs will show British, American, European and Asian Vintage bikes from around the world.

If the crowds of people in attendance are a measure of success then it appears the Atlantic Motorcycle & ATV Show was a BIG success. The exhibitor spots were sold out and the place was packed wall to wall with all the most exciting motorcycles on the Canadian market.

All the big manufacturers were there, and even plenty of the smaller ones, and some you've probably never heard of too.

*Click the image for a larger version.

The RC8 from KTM. It's hard to believe but it looks even better in person than it does in pictures. If you ride this on the street you're going to get tickets and people are going to be following you around to talk to you when you stop. It looks amazing!

The new rocket ship fast, buttery smooth K1300GT from BMW. This model features the Japanese style signal switches which are located on the left. No more right handed right turn signal.

An Ad Bovin equipped BMW 450 Enduro. This might be just the ticket to extend the riding season here in the Great White North.

Because the 1098S just wasn't good enough Ducati brings us the larger displacement 1198S. Better sign up for some track days if you're getting one of these!

The 2009 ZX6R that went on a big diet and lost an incredible 20lbs. And oh yeah, about 8 more horsepower too.

Get ready to see plenty of these on the roads and trails near you this summer. The new, long awaited, BMW F800GS is here.

The new Suzuki Gladius. It'a mid-sized naked featuring the ever popular SV650 v-twin engine. New for 2009.

The KSM200 is Konker Motor's (a Langley BC based company) first street legal motorcycle. Featuring a 200cc engine built in a Suzuki partnered factory - it's said to be the same engine as the Suzuki DR200. Coming soon to a dealer near you!

This Saturday, February 14th is ladies night at the Atlantic Motorcycle and ATV show being held in Moncton, New Brunswick.

This means that on Saturday night from 5 pm to 9 pm if you buy one admission you get one free!

During that same time frame Vicki Gray from MOTORESS will be on hand to tell all the ladies what's hot in the motorcycle world right now and she'll be broadcasting her findings at the show on the big screens. She will also do a Q & A on the show stage that evening!

Vicki Gray is a motorcycle racer, instructor, coach, and columnist who has been riding since 1983. She also introduced the now globally participated in campaign, "International Female Ride Day" a day where women just ride. Vicki takes her over 25 years of experience, applying it to an even broader mission. MOTORESS... Connecting Women With Motorcycling!

There's going to be lots to see at the event which has sold out of exhibitor spots. If you're not attending during the Ladies night portion of the event and just want to get a buck off of regular admission, make sure you print your coupon.

There's still a few weeks of winter left here on the East Coast of Canada. I know because I can barely see over the snow I've shoveled out of my driveway!

Having said that, it's certainly never too early to start planning for spring! Spring means motorcycles and the Toronto International Spring Motorcycle Show is going to help you start the season off right!

Mark your calendars and set aside April 4th and 5th. Or just keep an eye on our Calendar page. We might even have another 'Ticket Giveaway Contest' for this event too so all readers who'll be in Toronto during those dates - Stay Tuned!

Now here's the Press Release for more information:

Spring means one thing to motorcyclists – taking the bike out of storage and getting ready to hit the road. Whether it’s for commuting, weekend rides or plans for that big road trip there’s a sense of purpose for riders once the snow melts. The Spring Show, presented by Mantha Insurance and taking place April 4 & 5 at the International Centre, is timed perfectly to provide a one-stop shopping opportunity for all motorcyclists.

New 2009 model motorcycles on display include touring and cruising bikes, street bikes, offroad bikes, scooters and there will also be great deals on non-current models. The giant Used Bike Clearance Sale is a hot spot for anyone shopping for a bike, with a vast array of all makes & models.

For new riders, the Show offers information on Rider Training, licensing and Insurance, plus vendors will offer advice on starter bikes and proper riding gear. With over 30 motorcycle clubs exhibiting, there’s a riding club for every type of rider to join and charity rides to add to the riding calendar.

Showgoers can check out features such as the Fashion Shows by On the Fringe, and the Spring Used Bike Market. With 4 huge Accessory Superstores, Toronto area Dealer displays, independent retailers, used parts vendors, and more, the Spring Show’s vendors promise an unequalled assortment of products for all riders.

Noted motorcycle author and Journalist, Max Burns, will be a featured guest as well as author Michelle Duff, to sell and talk about their latest books with fellow motorcyclists.

The Canadian Motorcycle Heritage Museum will feature a display of significant bikes from the SUPERSHOW Collection, alongside the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame and the Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada. Over 30 clubs & associations display bikes and promote their 2008 rallies, charity rides and events, and membership drives at the same time as they share their passion for riding with the attending public.

The Showbike Builders Competition will see top customs competing for over $15,000 in cash. From vintage and touring bikes, to street bikes and wild customs there are over 30 classes in the competition. Expected are some wild creations from some of Canada’s top builders and shops vying for the top prize.

This year’s Door Prize is a new Suzuki DR-Z125 motorcycle provided by Suzuki of Newmarket, to be drawn on stage, Sunday, April 5th at the Show. Admission to the Spring Motorcycle Show includes a complimentary copy of International Motorcycle Magazine and a half price admission coupon to the Classic Car Auction, happening next door in Hall 3.

The Toronto Spring Motorcycle Show runs Saturday, April 4th from 10am to 9pm, and Sunday, April 5th from 10am to 5pm. The International Centre is located at 6900 Airport Road. Admission is $15 for adults, $5 for youths under 12, free for children under 6, and parking is free.

Forget about roses, nothing says "I love you" like tickets to the Atlantic Motorcycle show being held in Moncton, New Brunswick this February 13-15 at the Moncton Coliseum. Don't think the significant other will go for it? Better start thinking up some good excuses now because the Moncton Coliseum is the place to be this Valentine's Day!

Over 15,000 Motorcycle & ATV enthusiasts poured through the Moncton Coliseum Complex during the first Atlantic Motorcycle & ATV Show last February and it'll likely be a big crowd this year too.

All the major manufacturers are going to be there and they'll be bringing along some of their latest and greatest machines to check out. Who know, you might even get to have a seat on your favorite new bike.

Here's some of the key details:

Admission Pricing

$10 Adults
$8 Senior / Student
Children under 10 FREE when accompanied by an adult

SHOW HOURS

Friday, Feb. 13, 2009
12 noon - 9:00pm

Saturday, Feb. 14, 2009
10:00am - 9:00pm

Sunday, Feb. 15, 2009
10:00am - 5:00pm

In addition to the national exhibits from all of the major Motorcycle and ATV manufacturers, the 2009 event will include:

- Parts & Accessories
- Clothing & Apparel
- Training
- Dealers
- Custom Builders
- Clubs
- Destinations
- Services
- Education

For more information, and a coupon for $1 off admission, check out the event website here.

The Vancouver motorcycle show opens its doors this coming Thursday.

Here's some of the basic details of the event. It's just an overview of what will be taking place so be sure to head on out this weekend.

Event Details:

The Vancouver Motorcycle Show is B.C.’s foremost motorcycle show and the only event in the province at which all of the major manufacturers showcase their new models.

Visitors are offered an exclusive opportunity to view and receive information on the newest bikes and accessories direct from the manufacturers and their factory representatives and dealers – including Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Harley-Davidson, BMW, Ducati, Victory, KTM, and Hyosung.

DATES & TIMES:
• Thursday, January 22 – 5 to 9 p.m.
• Friday, January 23 – 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Saturday, January 24 –10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Sunday, January 25 –10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

ADMISSION:
Adults: $12.00
Juniors/Youth (6-15): $8.00
Children (under six and accompanied by an adult): Free
Family (2 Adults/2 Juniors): $34.00

LOCATION:
TRADEX is just 50 minutes from Vancouver along the scenic Trans-Canada Highway #1 and immediately adjacent to the Abbotsford International Airport (YXX) at 1190 Cornell Street, Abbotsford, B.C., V2T 6H5.

PARKING:
1800 additional spaces have been added to available parking plus a shuttle to drop you off at the front door! Ride your motorcycle to the Show and you park for free!

STATISTICS:
- 37,000 visitors
- 175 exhibitors
- 143,000 square-foot show floor

For more details check out the event website here. Warning - site automatically opens with audio so turn down the speakers!

The Sportman's Motocycle Show made its first stop in Calgary this past weekend. Next up, Edmonton!

Here's the key facts you'll want to know about the event:

The 2009 Edmonton Motorcycle Show Fact Sheet

Date:
Friday, January 16th – Sunday, January 18th, 2009

Location:
Northlands Agricom, Edmonton, AB

Hours:
Friday Noon – 9:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
Sunday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Admission:
Family $35.00 (2 adults, 2 juniors)
Adults $13.00
Junior (6-15 years) $ 9.50
Child Under 6 FREE when accompanied by an adult
*All prices include GST

Featuring:
The Edmonton Motorcycle Show is the Canadian Motorcycle and ATV industries’ official event for the launch of new 2009 models. Featuring the latest products, services and accessories direct from the manufacturers, including Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Harley-Davidson, BMW, MotoGuzzi, Buell, Aprilia, Ducati, Polaris, Triumph, Victory, KTM, Hyosung and BRP. In addition, the Edmonton Motorcycle Show will feature extreme MX Freestyle, Motorcycle Stunt Riders, top Canadian indoor racing, the Yamaha Riding Academy for kids 6-12, a variety of retailers, rider clubs and associations, celebrity racers, informational displays, prize giveaways and vintage motorcycles display.

The Edmonton Motorcycle Show is a co-operative effort between the Motorcycle and Moped Industry Council (MMIC), Canadian Off Highway Vehicle Association (COHV) and Canadian National Sportsmen’s Shows.

For more details check out the website here.

Details are courtesty of Rally Connex

May 9 – Training Day – Cobourg

The morning will be spent with brief GPS training, bike set-up and riding technique sessions. You will then follow a GPS route to the off road training center and rotate through several technical training sessions in small groups. Contrary to previous years, a greater emphasis will be placed on skills training. Lunch will again be provided. Afternoon sessions concentrate on off-road riding technique training and practice, before returning to the start via another GPS route. All sizes of bikes are welcome. This event is the perfect way to shake out the cobwebs from a long winter, and learn some new techniques.

Spring Training Day

Training day is held the day before Mother’s Day. In honour of our mothers, sisters, daughters, aunts and friends, this event will be a fundraiser for the 2009 Weekend to End Breast Cancer. Riders from previous years will know that this is the fourth year that Lynda Burnett and her sister Laura Murray will walk in the 60 km event. Proceeds will be donated to team T.W.I.N.S. (Transforming Walking Into New Strength). There will be pink ribbon merchandise available for sale for Mother’s Day gifts, and Gatorade and Power Bars will also be for sale.

June 4-7 - R.A.P. Round Algonquin Park.

Four days of riding start in Minden and proceed around Algonquin Park. Each day ends at a different motel and your equipment will meet you there. The proven route (downloaded in it’s entirety to your GPS prior to the start) is well timed allowing you to have time each night to relax, have a beverage and chat about your ride with the other participants. Due to the size of the ride and the planned accommodations, registration is limited. Register early to avoid disappointment. Support riders within the group and the support truck are never far away if needed. The ride is best for bikes up to 700cc.

June ?? – Jim Kelly Memorial Trail Ride – North of Barrie

Halton Off Road Riders club - see www.horra.ca – Part of the OFTR Trail ride series. Proceeds go to the ISDE Gold fund.

July 12 – Blue Mountain Tour

This GPS Dualsport Tour consists of a long loop, which starts in Orangeville and goes to Collingwood (Blue Mountain) and back.

There will be a lunch stop midway through the ride. The ride is comprised of a mix of gravel, road allowances, and 2 track all day.

The route is not the same route as last year, and has more technical sections than before.

The length of the route is approximately 300km.

Aug 22-23 – Rock Hound Rally

This rally is a 12hour 500km Rally in the Kawartha and Madawaska highlands. Registrants can come up and stay Friday night. The rally begins Saturday, lasts all day, and returns to the same hotel late that evening, with ample time to compare stories all night. On Sunday morning there will be another short timed stage, before returning for the awards presentation in the afternoon, leaving lots of time before heading home. Teams of 3 complete a large loop route throughout the day, covering areas stretching well up into Haliburton and over to Calabogie. There will be timed stages and free areas along the route. The timed stages will have open and closing times. The free areas will consist of gravel areas and 2 track and will leave time for minor repairs, picture taking and relaxing. The timed stages contain the technical areas and are all business. Points will be based on the ability to maintain the appropriate speed averages during each timed stage. This event is ideal for 450cc through 990cc aggressive dualsport bikes. Details to follow.

Sept 26 – 27 - Corduroy Enduro Dualsport

Join in with the crowds at the infamous Corduroy Enduro. The Dualsport tour will take you along trails and back roads to bring you to some of the best spectator points along the enduro route. 2 days of riding and cheering, in the Haliburton highlands will be yours to enjoy. You have the choice to camp on-site or stay at local motels. As usual, this event is fully supported with sweep riders and support truck. This dual sport ride is suitable for bikes 650cc and less, although aggressive 950cc riders can make it through. See www.corduroyenduro.ca

Canadian National Sportsman's Shows are holding the Calgary Motorcycle Show this Friday Jan. 9th, through Jan. 11th. The Calgary event has been wowing the crowds since 2001. This year looks like it'll be no exception, with over 30 major manufacturers of motorcycles, scooters, and off-road vehicles in attendence there is plenty for everyone to enjoy. There's going to be a lot more than just manufacturer displays though - that's just scratching the surface of what you'll see.

Just a few of the highlights include Canada's top freestyle bikers putting on a show, you'll get to see Orange County Chopper's custom-made I-Robot bike, and none other than Speed TV's Super Bikes host and renowned stunt rider Jason Britton will be on-hand to sign some autographs.

Here's some of the "must know" bits of information:

Location:
Roundup Centre, Calgary

Hours:
Friday Noon – 9:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
Sunday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Admission:
Family $35.00 (2 adults, 2 juniors)
Adults $13.00
Junior (6-15 years) $ 9.50
Child Under 6 FREE when accompanied by an adult
*All prices include GST

Featuring:
The Calgary Motorcycle Show is the Canadian Motorcycle and ATV industries’ official event for the launch of new 2009 models. Featuring the latest products, services and accessories direct from the manufacturers, including Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Harley-Davidson, BMW, MotoGuzzi, Buell, Aprilia, Ducati, Polaris, Triumph, Victory, KTM, Hyosung and BRP. In addition, the Calgary Motorcycle Show will feature extreme MX Freestyle, Motorcycle Stunt Riders, top Canadian indoor racing, the Yamaha Riding Academy for kids 6-12, a variety of retailers, rider clubs and associations, celebrity racers, informational displays, prize giveaways and vintage motorcycles display.

The Calgary Motorcycle Show is a co-operative effort between the Motorcycle and Moped Industry Council (MMIC), Canadian Off Highway Vehicle Association (COHV) and Canadian National Sportsmen’s Shows.

Here's the link if you'd like more information. Warning - audio automatically plays upon launching site.

MONTREAL, Jan. 5 /CNW Telbec/ - Michael Cole arrives in Montreal today on his cross country motorcycle trip to raise awareness of type 1 diabetes and funds for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Cole commenced his fundraising tour in St. John's, NFLD on January 1 and will conclude in Victoria, BC.

"My goal is a world voice for diabetes," states Michael Cole. "I am riding across Canada in January to make my voice heard and to raise awareness of type 1 diabetes."

Cole, 46, has lived with type 1 diabetes for 38 years. Diagnosed when he was 8 1/2 years of age, Mike's ambition for this cross Canada motorcycle trip is to raise awareness of type 1 diabetes, and raise funds for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. His goal is to raise $100,000 for diabetes research and to complete the ride within three weeks.

"On behalf of JDRF Montreal, we are pleased to welcome Mike as he passes through," says Denis Lalonde, Regional Manager, JDRF Montreal. "Mike's Canada-wide fundraising and awareness campaign is much appreciated by the over 200,000 Canadians living with type 1 diabetes."

During this 7,000km ride across Canada, Michael's stops will include Halifax, Charlottetown, Moncton, Fredericton, Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, Sudbury, Sault St. Marie, Thunder Bay, Kenora, Winnipeg, Regina, Calgary,Edmonton, Jasper, Kamloops, Vancouver and Victoria.

Details courtesy of: CNW Press Release

Western Canada's largest custom bike show is coming up and we've gotten an update from the organizers.

Update:

Entrance fees for the event will be:
$15.00 for a weekend pass
$12.00 day pass adult
$10.00 day pass youth
under 8 free

When asked what kind of things people could expect in the way of exhibitors this is the information we received:

"As far as exhibitors are concerned, we have stock bikes such as Harley Davidson, Victory etc as well as custom builders. This year we have everything from rider apparel to tattoo shops and airbrush artists. We are working on some hot rod shops as well. If it's cool and custom we want to have it at our show!"

It's going to take place in Westerner Park, Alberta between January 23 and 25, 2009.

Location: Westerner Park 4847A-19 Street Red Deer AB, T4R 2N7

Hours are:

Friday --- 12:00PM - 8:00PM
Saturday - 10:00AM - 8:00PM
Sunday --- 10:00AM - 5:00PM

Seems like it'll be a great time for the custom crowd!

For additional details check out the website here.

Harley Davidson has posted the 2009 demo ride schedule which will be taking place at Harley Davidson dealership clear across Canada.

It's a great chance to get a close up look at what's new, or old, and perhaps even throw a leg over and take one for a ride. Unlike many manufacturers that sometimes charge a fee for you to ride their demos, the Harley-Davidson demo rides will be free of charge and open to the general public.

The first dates start in BC in early April and there are rides scheduled all the way out to October of 2009.

There's too many dates and locations to list so here is the link.

Western Canada's largest custom bike show is coming up. It's going to take place in Westerner Park, Alberta between January 23 and 25, 2009.

Location: Westerner Park 4847A-19 Street Red Deer AB, T4R 2N7

Hours are:

Friday --- 12:00PM - 8:00PM
Saturday - 10:00AM - 8:00PM
Sunday --- 10:00AM - 5:00PM

For additional details check out the website here.

It's never too early to start planning your summer vacation! Here's a good reason to take a little time off in July - or maybe just go for the weekend.

BMW is going to be holding their annual Summerfest at Mosport International Raceway this summer from July 17th – 19th 2009. It's sure to draw motorcyclists from far and wide.

There will be a big party on Saturday evening featuring live music by a selection of Canadian talent. They'll also have some great off-road and on-road demo rides and all the pavement lovers will get some action too. Some race action that is, there will be some Superbike, Pro 600 Sport Bike, and the Canadian Thunder Series at the track.

On-site camping will be available, you can bring along the RV, or stay off-site at various B&B and hotel accommodations.

BMW will have what they refer to as the "BMW Marketplace" on site as well, offering product demos, service specials, parts and accessories, and branded apparel.

Keep an eye on the Summerfest website for more info. Mark your calendars or just keep an eye on our Events Calendar page.

The 2009 Part Canada Superbike Championship Schedule is up. 7 events are listed for this season, which will be the 30th season for superbike racing in Canada.



Here's the details:

Date: April 28-29
Event: Pirelli Tire Test
Venue: JenningsGP – Jennings, Florida

Date: May 21-24
Event: Round 1
Venue: Calabogie Motorsports Park – Calabogie, ON

Date: June 11-14
Event Round 2
Venue: Mirabel ICAR Circuit – Montreal, QC

Date: June 25-28
Event: Round 3
Venue: Race City Motorsport Park – Calgary, AB

Date: July 16-19
Event: Rounds 4 & 5
Venue: Mosport International Raceway – Mosport, ON

Date: August 6-9
Event: Round 6
Venue: Atlantic Motorsport Park – Shubenacadie, NS

Date: September 3-6
Event: Round 7
Venue: Shannonville Motorsport Park, Pro Track – Shannonville, ON

For additional information on the Parts Canada Superbike Championship head on over to there website here. It's packed full of information.

The 2009 Women's Cup schedule was released today. Looks like there'll be some interesting stops this year.

As a bit of background information on the series; it'll be run in conjunction with help from Professional Motorsports Productions (PMP) and the Parts Canada Superbike Series, RACE and the Dominican Superbike National championship. For additional details check out the women's cup website at: http://www.womenscup.ca/home.htm*

* The site automatically loads playing some music so you may want to turn down the volume on the speakers before opening.

Here's the list of locations, venues, and dates:

April 28-29 National Test
Jennings Florida

May 15-17 Shannonville Motorsport Park-Long Track
Shannonville, Ontario

May 22-24 Calabogie Motorsports Park-Long Track
Calabogie, Ontario

June 12-14 ICAR
Montreal, Quebec

July 17-19 Mosport International Raceway
Bowmanville, Ontario

September 4-6 Shannonville Motorsport Park-Pro Track
Shannonville, Ontario

September 25-27 Shannonville Motorsport Park-Pro Track
Shannonville, Ontario

December 5-6 Autodromo Mobile 1-(Expert Only)
Dominican Republic

The Toronto Motorcycle show is this coming weekend.

We can't possibly tell you everything that's going on at the show, with upwards of 150 exhibitors you can bet there will be something that should interest just about every motorcycle enthusiast. But as a bit of a sneak peak, here's what the big names are scheduled to display:

BMW Motorrad Canada will be bringing the new K1300S, R and GT along with the F800GS that has finally started to show up at dealers (much to the delight of those who've already put deposits on them and anticipated a September arrival). Riders that like the dirt might be interested in seeing the G450X Enduro. Those of you who are more World Superbike than off-road adventure will surely enjoy BMW's, still under development, S1000RR, BMW's World Superbike entry that won't hit the racetrack in 2009.

Ducati will have the new 1198S Superbike, the Monster M1100S, and may also bring along a Desmosedici Moto GP replica streetbike with a retail price in the 80 thousand
range.

Honda should have the 2009 DN01, a $17,499, 680cc tourer with an automatic transmission. Not to disappoint, the CBR600 and CBR1000 sportbikes should be there as well showing off the new optional anti-lock brakes.

Kawasaki will show off the Vulcan 1700 series and the new ZX-6R 600 sportbike that is said to be an almost unbelievable 10 kg lighter than last year's model. Canadian Superbike and Pro 600 Champion Jordan Szoke and teammate Alex Welsh will be there too doing some autograph sessions.

KTM has said said they'll be showing off the 1190 RC8 Superbike and their single-cylinder 690 Enduro; the most powerful single cylinder on the market.

Deeley Harley-Davidson will have the 2009 touring models and Tri-Glide trike and the previously Euro-spec only XR1200 Sportster. You'll get a look at the Police Edition of the Buell Ulysses too.

Suzuki will be bringing the all new GSX-R1000, new Boulevard M90, and the SFV650 (or Gladius)- a naked styled bike using the famed SV650 v-twin engine. Suzuki will also show off some Canadian only models such as a 650 and 1000 V-Strom that come with locking hard bags and topbox as standard equipment.

Yamaha will have the new V Max, the 200-horsepower rocket!

We're giving away the fifth of ten tickets we've got to the North American International Motorcycle Supershow, taking place in Toronto this Jan 2-4th.



Here's how to get your free ticket today. Be the 10th person (one entry per person) to email canadianmotorcyclerider@gmail.com with the correct answer to the following question:

According to the site sitemap; what is the most recent article written on Canadian Motorcycle Rider?

Hint - click the Site Map in the left sidebar navigation of Canadian Motorcycle Rider and the article listed at the top of the bulleted list is the most recent post.

The Toronto Motorcycle Show is coming up faster than a ZX-14 on the Autobahn!

Mark those calendars folks, this December 12 - 14, 2008 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre you're in for an up close look at the newest bikes, ATVs, gear and accessories from companies such as Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Harley-Davidson, BMW, Ducati, Buell, Victory, KTM, Vespa, BRP, Aprilia, MotoGuzzi, Ural, Hyosung and more.

More of what to expect:

There will be a riders marketplace where you can save lots of cash on a new 2008 boke or ATV from dealers loking to make room for the 09 models. Tons of motorcycle gear, aftermarket products, and motorcycle apparel can also be purchased at the show.

World renowned stunter Jason Britton will be on hand all weeekend too. He'll be signing autographs and talking with fans in the Parts Canada booth.

There's plenty more happening too. Check out the Sportshows website for more details. Note - A video with sound loads automatically when you open the site. So crank it or turn it WAY down depending on where you are!

When:
Friday, December 12th, 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 13th, 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 14th, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Where:
Metro Toronto Convention Centre (South Building)
222 Bremner Boulevard

Details:

Adults: $15.00; Juniors: $9.00 (Ages 6 to 15)
Children (under six years): Free when accompanied by an adult
Family Pass: $35.00 (two adults & two juniors)

We're giving away the fourth of ten tickets we've got to the North American International Motorcyle Supershow, taking place in Toronto this Jan 2-4th.



Here's how to get your free ticket today. Be the 10th person to email canadianmotorcyclerider@gmail.com with the correct answer to the following question:

What's the first book listed in the Canadian Motorcycle Rider Bookstore?

Hint - click the Book Store link in the left sidebar navigation and you'll see you're answer. It's a classic.

Come back tomorrow too - we'll be giving away another ticket!

We're giving away the third of ten tickets we've got to the North American International Motorcyle Supershow, taking place in Toronto this Jan 2-4th.



Here's how to get your free ticket today. Be the 10th person to email canadianmotorcyclerider@gmail.com with the correct answer to the following question:

How many exhibitors will be at the 2009 North American International Motorcycle Supershow and how many halls will there be?

Hint - You'll find the answer by clicking on the Supershow Banner ad on www.CanadianMotorcycleRider.ca then click the white logo for the 2009 Supershow. You'll see the answer there.

Details of the contest can be found here.

We're giving away the second of ten tickets we've got to the North American International Motorcyle Supershow, taking place in Toronto this Jan 2-4th. Please don't forget to visit our sponsor for this event!



Here's how to get your free ticket today. Be the 10th person to email canadianmotorcyclerider@gmail.com with the correct answer to the following question:

What is the event that is being held by Mackie Harley-Davidson on December 6th and 7th?

Hint - You'll find the answer by clicking on the Mackie Harley-Davidson link in the left sidebar of www.CanadianMotorcycleRider.ca and then you'll see on that page what the answer is.

Details of the contest can be found here.

We're giving away the first of 10 tickets we've got to the North American International Motorcyle Supershow, taking place in Toronto this Jan 2-4th. Please don't forget to visit our sponsor for this event!



Here's how to get your free ticket today. Be the 10th person to email canadianmotorcyclerider@gmail.com with the correct answer to the following question:

What type of motorcycle (be specific about the brand and model name) is managing Editor/Webmaster, Dan, pictured with on the "About" page of the site?

A sold-out crowd of over 100 enthusiastic off-road motorcycle riders and their families marked the formal launch of the Nova Scotia Off Road Riders Association (NSORRA) event schedule and 2009 membership drive. The Association’s inaugural trail ride and demonstration event was held on Saturday, October 18, 2008 on private property in Falmouth, Nova Scotia. Drive to Ride showcased off-road motorcycling as a fun, family-friendly sport, and highlighted the role of the Association in safety and skills training, environmental awareness and strengthening the motorcycling community in Nova Scotia.

“We are thrilled by the terrific turnout”, noted Association President Paul Wamboldt. “We know that there is a lot of competition for family time and attention. Of the 100 people here, almost forty are 18 or younger, and are here riding with their families. They’re learning about safety, respecting the rules of the road, and having fun while enjoying a beautiful fall day. This event perfectly showcases our sport, and why it is worthy of our support and promotion.”

Along with the trail ride, skills demonstrations, and skill testing events, 22 kids under 16 received formal instruction by certified NSORRA coaches, earning their safety training certificate, in preparation for the event. This training is a key
responsibility of the Association, and the Drive to Ride event provided a great opportunity to raise awareness of the new rules and regulations governing riders under Nova Scotia’s Off-Highway Vehicles Act.

For more information on the Nova Scotia Off Road Riders Association, visit www.offroadriders.ca

* Content supplied by NSORRA Press Release

Canadians will finally have a bonafide Canadian Enduro Championship (CEC) in 2009 and beyond.

Details are:

A 4 event, 8 race series organized by World Enduro Canada (WEC) (see www.worldendurocanada.com)

Dates and locations in 2009 are:

July 4/5 Pincher Creek AB
July 11/12 Okanogan Valley BC

September 12/13 Quebec TBA
September 19/20 Parry Sound, Ontario

Dates and locations are subject to change at this early time

The competition format is based on the World Enduro Championship, 3 different (Cross, Extreme and Enduro) timed special tests and shorter loops of trails connecting the test. WEC purchased a computerized timing system that uses programmable transponders the system provides prompt, accurate results.

An important point is the event offers a pro purse. The value riders have to sponsors increased overnight, the plan is improve the marketability of Canadian
riders, give sponsors good return on their investment, stimulate the off-road motorcycle market, decide who the fastest off-road riders in Canada are in both Pro and Amateur classes, provide spectators entertainment and most of all give the competitors an overall positive experience.

Incentives will be in place for riders to travel to the four events which are scored separately each of the two days. Arrangements have been made for a motorcycle transportation package through sponsor Brian Kurtz Trucking, Guelph, On. For $700 a bike, gear bag, 2 spare tires or pop-tent will be transported to each of the 2 'Away' events and back. Motorycles will be delivered to each event site. Also any Canadian-based rider who crosses the Manitoba/Ontario border and competes in the entire series gets a free entry to the 'away' events. Entry fees are set at $100 per event, each competitor must purchase or rent a transponder for $40 and join the MCC.

The motto of the CEC is "The Fastest Rider Wins".

Because the format of the competition aligns with what happens in most of the world WEC expects Canadian riders to become more competitive in international events in the future.

For more information interested parties can their questions via e-mail to our website.

Disappointed that the Dakar won't follow the classic Paris to Dakar route this coming year? Always dreamed of riding in the sand of Lac Rose?

We'll you've got an option: The Hereos Legend.

Remember these dates: March 7th to 21st, 2009. That's when you could be riding to Dakar!

Should you desire to accept this challenge of a lifetime you can sign yourself up for the Heroes Legend. It does offer a little more flexibility than the original. For example, there are two levels of difficulty routes you can sign up for, you can bring a partner to relay with during the event, or even a team. Let's face it though 6,000 + kilometers of sand and off road riding is going to be difficult no matter what.

All type of motorbikes are eligible. Off road and trail but all technical modifications must comply with traffic laws. The organizers transport your belongings and your spare parts.

Organizers say that "this event is a response to most “professional” races organised today, which have become financially unaffordable and physically insurmountable
for an amateur pilot." So prices should be more affordable than if you were competing in the ASO organized Dakar Rally.

If you're experienced rider or driver you can choose to drive all the stages and choose the more difficult routes. If you're not a very experienced off road rider you can pick and choose the level of difficulty and routes you want to take based on the information provided at a daily briefing.

For more details on the event be sure to check out the Heroes Legend website here.

We got an email from the folks at Nipponia. We can only guess that it's in response to our recent posting about the EICMA, that they were doing a press release at the event, and that we hadn't heard of them.

** UPDATE - The folks at Nipponia sent along the only publicly available photo of their new Vorrei model which will be just one of the whole new range of scooters they'll be presenting at the EICMA exhibition. You'll get to see the rest of the range following their presentation on November 4th, 2008.

Here's what came in the mail:

We are pleased to inform you of the launch of our new range of scooters that will take place at the EICMA international motorcycle exhibition in Milan, Italy between the 4th and 9th of November this year.

Nipponia has been active in the motorcycle market for many years. Our first company, Nipponia Boeki was established in 1992 in Saitama, Japan. Since then, it has been specializing in the international trade of motorcycles, mopeds and scooters and maintains a client network around the world, ranging from Southeast Asia to the Middle East, Africa, Eastern Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean. Apart from Japan, we maintain a presence in the Dominican Republic (Nipponia Caribe CxA), in Venezuela (Nipponia Venezuela CA), in China (Nipponia Shanghai Ltd) as well as in Greece, where our headquarters are located. Our main goal has always been to offer motorcycles that meet our customers’ everyday needs for safe and reliable use, at an affordable price.

In relation to this, we have recently developed a new range of scooters, bearing the Nipponia brand name, which will appeal to the modern everyday consumers. They incorporate elements of innovation and originality in both design and development. The design, in particular, is the outcome of the company’s cooperation with the renowned automotive designer Sotiris Kovos (Toyota Yaris, Lexus SC430) resulting in a scooter series with unique lines, like no other offered on the market today.

Although external design is a crucial factor, we believe that engineering is of even greater importance. With this in mind, we tried to create innovative and quality solutions through use of engines with increased output and improved performance, reduced fuel consumption, enhanced reliability and superior design, but also through improvements in performance and design of frames, as far as safety and comfort is concerned.

Please note that the official presentation of the new scooter series, will take place at 4:00 pm on Tuesday, November 4th at our stand, booth M65 in Hall 4.

If you're interested in learning more about Nipponia feel free to check them out at http://www.nipponia.com

World's biggest motorcycle exhibition will open its doors on November 4th at Milan, Italy to an ever increasing public.

This year at Milan's EICMA exhibition, we should see several new motorcycles and scooters - probably not as many as last year when it seemed everybody had something new.

But like at Intermot show in Germany, there will no doubt be a lot of Asian manufactured electric motorcycles and scooters showcased.

The main conference day is Tuesday, with 2 conferences called on Monday and one on Wednesday.

Several companies have announced that they're be doing a press conference at the show. Which would generally indicate that they have something interesting they want to make public - but time will tell. Here's the list of companies:

Yamaha - Yamaha have organized a conference the day before the show opens (Monday), and it's held off-site.

Ducati - They're having their press conference the day before the show opens. Fighter model perhaps?

Honda - Honda starts off the press conference heavy Tuesday

New Max - New Max have several brands of clothing and helmets. Haven't heard of these folks.

BMW - Having already announced three new K series models at Intermot it's hard to say what they'll have to say.

Husqvarna - These guys immediately follow BMW (they're a subsidiary of BMW) and both are scheduled for 30 minutes a piece.

Leo Vince - Might be a good guess that the Italian Leo Vince will probably be presenting new exhausts.

KTM - KTM have two conference, one on Tuesday and one on Wednesday (together with Zadi - an Italian parts manufacturer). Rumors are that they may show an electric motorcycle.

Aprilia - The Piaggio group's Aprilia have 15 minutes so not too much time for big announcements here.

Moto Guzzi - Piaggio group's Guzzi have 10 minutes

Gilera - Piaggio group's Gilera have 15 minutes

Vespa - Piaggio group's Vespa have 15 minutes

Piaggio - Piaggio themselves took 15 minutes

Scarabeo - Piaggio group's Scarabeo have 10 minutes

Derbi - Piaggio group's Derbi have 10 minutes

Kymco - Scooter manufacturer Kymko rarely call for conferences so there will likely be something new out of this Taiwanese company.

Nipponia - Never heard of these guys.

Suzuki - Suzuki have 30 minutes but announced new bikes at Intermot so we're not sure what to expect here.

Metzeler - Tire manufacturer Metzeler are closing the day with a press conference

Get ready for it folks! Mark your calendars - or use our calendar page to keep you up to date. There's a BIG bike show coming to Toronto, Ontario first thing in the new year. No, it's not that far off.

The North American International Motorcycle SUPERSHOW, will be presented in Seven Halls of the Toronto International Centre, comprising over 425,000 square feet of motorcycle exhibits. An unparalleled motorcycle shopping extravaganza offering something for every interest including sport bikes, cruisers, motocross, off-road, vintage, touring and custom bikes, as well as scooters and ATV’s.

The SUPERSHOW brings together more than 500 exhibitors, 80 clubs & associations on display, top custom bikes competing for a $50,000 jackpot in the Canada Cup Championships, ‘A Century of Motorcycles’ vintage exhibit, plus the new 2009 motorcycles, riding gear, bike accessories, special guests, racers, seminars, contests, fashion shows, live bands and much more. It’s “Everything in Motorcycling”!

More information at www.supershowevents.com

Mackie Harley-Davidson in Oshawa, Ontario is going to be holding a "Ladies Night and Garage Party" on November 8th, 2008.

The event starts at 5:00 and runs to 9:00pm.

Location: Thickson Road & HWY 401, 880 Champlain Avenue, Oshawa, ON

Here's some basic details of what to expect at the event:

Do you ride or do you know a woman who has always dreamed of riding a motorcycle? You are invited to our Ladies Night & Garage Party event! Mackie Harley-Davidson is hosting a FREE event to introduce women to the fun of riding and give them \"inside information\" on how to enter the sport. Existing women riders will also find the event informative and fun.

More details can be found at Mackie's website here.

Want a chance to ride a new Buell? Do you live in Ontario or British Columbia? If you do, then you're in luck. There's a few Buell Demo days scheduled in the next few days.

BC Events:

Demo Rides at Barnes H-D/Buell
October 18, 2008
Langley, British Columbia

Demo Rides at Trev Deeley Motorcycles
October 19, 2008
Vancouver, British Columbia

Ontario Events:

Demo Rides at Rocky’s Harley-Davidson
October 18, 2008
London, ON

Demo Rides at Kitchener Harley-Davidson
October 19, 2008
Kitchener, ON

For further information check out the Buell website here.

The 6th annual International Motorcycle and Scooter Fair is fast approaching.

Cologne opens its doors on 8th October 2008 and the city becomes the meeting point of the international motorcycle sector. More than 1,100 exhibitors from all over the world are expected to attend the fair, where they will showcase the entire motorcycle/scooter sector's new and established products.

This fair is a major event for companies in the motorcycle business; enabling trade from around the world. Companies come together to establish business relationships. The business folks aren't the only ones who attend INTERMOT though - it's a major event that attracts a huge turnout of motorcyclists and interested visitors.

We'll keep an eye on the news from the show to bring you stories about new motorcycle products. But if you're tempted to have a sneak peak - you can find out what to expect from the show here.

The Motorcycle & Moped Industry Council is gearing up for the annual motorcycle show circuit. There's going to be a big show in several Canadian Cities this year.

Here's the list of cities:

Toronto, Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver, Quebec City, Moncton, and Montreal.

Details on the dates and times are listed below or visit the MMIC website for additional information:

2008 Toronto Motorcycle Show

December 12 - 14, 2008 (Friday to Sunday)
Metro Toronto Convention Centre
North Building, 255 Front St. West
Toronto, Ontario

Contact Information
Darryl Bond - Show Manager
bond@sportshows.ca

Tel: 905-361-5234
Toll-Free: 1-888-695-2677
Fax: 905-361-2679

2009 Calgary Motorcycle Show

January 9 - 11 (Friday to Sunday)
Roundup Centre, Stampede Park
Calgary, Alberta
Contact Information
Show Manager: Lauri Paetz
paetz@sportshows.ca

Tel: (403) 245-9008
Toll-Free: 1-866-704-4412
Fax: (403) 245-5100

2009 Edmonton Motorcycle Show

January 16 - 18 (Friday to Saturday)
Northlands Park - Agricom
Edmonton, Alberta

Contact Information
Show Manager: Lauri Paetz
paetz@sportshows.ca
Tel: (403) 245-9008
Toll-Free: 1-866-704-4412
Fax: (403) 245-5100

2009 Vancouver Motorcycle Show

January 22 - 25 (Thursday to Sunday)
Tradex Exhibition Centre
Abbotsford Airport, British Columbia

Contact Information
Show Manager: Nanette Jacques
njacques@shaw.ca
Tel: (604) 535-7584
Toll-Free: 1-800-663-8815
Fax: (604) 535-1463

2009 Quebec City Motorcycle Show

February 6 - 8 (Friday thru Sunday)
Centre de foires de Québec
Quebec City, Québec

Contact Information
Show Manager: Corinne Belmonte

Tel: (514) 285-2686 XT 2248
Fax: (514) 282-4292

2009 Atlantic Motorcycle Show

February 13 - 15 (Friday to Sunday)
Moncton Coliseum
Moncton, N.B.

Contact Information
Show Manager: Scott Sprague

Phone: (506) 658-0018
Toll Free: 1-888-454-7469
Fax: (506) 658-0750

2009 Montreal Motorcycle Show
February 20 - 22 (Friday to Sunday)
Montreal Convention Centre
Montreal, Quebec

Contact Information
Show Manager: Corinne Belmonte
Tel: (514) 285-2686 XT 2248
Fax: (514) 282-4292

You and your family are invited to join the Nova Scotia Off Road Riders for a free, fun, non-competitive trail ride, exhibition and barbeque on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2008 (rain date: Oct. 25), in Falmouth NS.

Attendance is limited to the first 100 registrations (observers and riders combined) so submit your registration early to avoid disappointment! Please note that advance registration for this event by Oct. 6 2008 is required. No on-site registrations. Please note that the event will take place on private property that is being made available for this ride only.

For information on this event and to download the registration form, go to http://www.offroadriders.ca/News.aspx

The Toronto Motorcycle Show is going to be having a big show on December 12-14th. It's billed as the Canadian motorcycle and ATV industries’ premier motorcycle, scooter and ATV event. There will be an exciting line-up of features and entertainment at the 2008 event, including the Extreme Globe stunt show featuring teenaged stunt riders Cody and Kyle Ives.

Extreme motorcyclist, Hollywood stunt rider and host of “SuperBikes,” Jason Britton, will also be appearing at the show. The Toronto Motorcycle Show, one of seven Canadian motorcycle and ATV shows owned by the Motorcycle and Moped Industry Council (MMIC) and Canadian Off-Highway Distributors Council (COHV), will be held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre from Friday, December 12th until Sunday, December 14th, 2008.

“There are hundreds of thousands of Canadians who have a passion for riding, and with rising gas prices and the growing issues of traffic congestion and carbon emissions, there are even more people discovering the benefits of owning cost-efficient, fuel efficient and environmentally friendly two wheel vehicles like motorcycles and scooters,” said Darryl Bond, Show Manager.

“The Toronto Motorcycle Show is the industry-sanctioned official launch event for the MMIC’s seven city road show where their members will introduce their hottest new rides for the coming year.”

Bond added, “We are going extreme this year – we will feature the Extreme Globe stunt show, featuring Cody and Kyle Ives. We are also excited to have the amazing stunt motorcyclist Jason Britton, who will be available to talk to fans and sign autographs. Fans, riders and families have more things to see, hear and sit on at the show this year.”

Where:

The Toronto Motorcycle Show
South Building, Metro Toronto Convention Centre
222 Bremner Boulevard

What you'll see: Three times a day, Cody and Kyle Ives will showcase their amazing motorcycle riding skills and defying gravity in the Extreme Globe steel cage.

You'll also see the host of “SuperBikes” and Extreme Motorcyclist, Jason Britton. One of the most celebrated extreme stunt riders and Executive Director of 2Wheel Tuner Magazine, Jason Britton, will be available to talk to fans and sign autographs all weekend at the Parts Canada booth.

Yamaha Riding School for Kids: Yamaha Canada and Canadian Motorcycle Training Services present a free opportunity for kids aged 6 - 12 (certain conditions apply) to take a ride on the latest Yamaha TT-R off-road motorcycles.

Bikes and Birds: Mark Nash, Executive Director of the Canadian Peregrine Foundation (CPF), and his wife Marion, will present their crowd pleasing Bikes and Live Birds of Prey showcase featuring Falcons, Eagles, Owls and Hawks.

When:

Friday, December 12th, 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 13th, 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 14th, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Admission:

- Adults: $15.00
- Juniors (Ages 6 to 15): $9.00
- Children (under six years): Free when accompanied by an adult
- Family Pass (two adults & two juniors): $36.00

If you'd like additional information feel free to check out the show's website:

http://www.sportshows.ca/tms/index.html

The 55th running of the Corduroy Enduro is coming up this September 20, 21. If you're living in Ontario or anywhere nearby you may want to attend this popular event.

Organizers claim it's Canada's Premier 2 Day National Enduro, which draws amateur and professional enduro motorcycle riders from all over North America.

Rally Connex is signing people up for some guided tours and all inclusive weekend deals - with proceeds going to the Cord Enduro Fund.

Here's some additional details straight from Rally Connex:

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The riding season is far from over. As a matter of fact, we seem to have the place to ourselves. The summer tourists seem to have retreated back to the big city, leaving all the trails for us.

With this in mind, you should pack your bike and tent/trailer and head to the Corduroy Enduro Weekend up in Gooderham. It has always been an incredible two day enduro, but lately it has been turning into a two day celebration of off-road riding.

The Gooderham Community Center has a huge lot, which serves as the headquarters for all the festivities. Surrounding and supporting the enduro event, there are multiple tents with entertainment and room for feeding the riders and spectators. This is known as the "Corduroy Lounge" and is the place to be on Saturday evening.

When you pre-enter the all inclusive dualsport ride you will get the following:

- Spectator bus on Saturday
- Commemorative T-shirt
- Saturday Dinner
- Sunday breakfast
- Vintage bike display
- Beer tent
- Tenting and trailer parking on-site.
- Tire change contest and entertainment on Saturday evening
- Fully supported dualsport ride all day Sunday, which visits various spectator points along the enduro route.

All this for $100.

A portion of the proceeds are going to the Cord Enduro Fund, in order to ensure the future success of the Cord Enduro.

You do not need any kind of competition licence, CMA membership, to enter the dualsport ride. However we always recommend that you become a member of the Ontario Federation of Trail Riders (not mandatory though).


The Corduroy Enduro website is www.corduroyenduro.ca

Info on the Saturday Trail Ride is found at http://www.oftr.ca/events.php?id=2341

The Dualsport Tour will take riders through some of the most scenic trails and backroads of the Haliburton Highlands. Enjoy the relaxed pace and lack of timekeeping pressure that the enduro competitors will be feeling. Spectate at various points along the enduro course and cheer on your favourite riders battling for the coveted Corduroy Log trophies, and the Canadian Enduro Championship.

This is a GPS guided route, so we will load your Garmin GPS during Saturday evening or during breakfast on Sunday morning. If you do not have a GPS, you can tag along with us, or rent one for the day to try it out.
Knobby tires are recommended.

Pre enter at www.rallyconnex.com - note: the on-line entry on the website is currently reflecting the Sunday only amount. The all inclusive weekend deal (adding on the Saturday evening supper, t-shirt, and Saturday bus tour) will appear on Monday. Remember, proceeds are going to the Cord Enduro Fund.

Start location: Gooderham Community Center - south east of the main intersection at Hwy503 and Hwy507, south of Haliburton.

-the Community Center is on Community Center Rd (go figure!) - look for the RallyConnex trailer next to the "Corduroy Lounge".

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Looks and sounds like it'll be a great weekend. Mark your calendars and get ready for some good times!

The Shediac Motorcycle Lobster Rally (being held Sept. 4-7 this year)is a special way for organizer, Danny Bourque, to thank the community to that helped him so much he says.

Just about 28 years ago, Bourque was a youth diagnosed with aplastic anemia, a rare condition where the body stops producing enough new blood cells. Bourque was one of the first Canadians to receive a bone marrow transplant.

The Motorcycle Lobster rally was introduced five years ago, when Bourque and fellow organizer Helen Elliott (who had an aneurysm that kept her from walking for two years) decided they wanted to host an event that sought to recognize how the community rallied around both of them during their health difficulties.

"We decided it was time for me to give back to the community so that's where the idea for the rally came from," said Bourque.

And so a great event was born...

Money raised by the rally goes to the Moncton Lion's Sick Children's Fund, a charity which helps families with seriously ill children by giving needed financial assistance.

Last year about $14,500 was raised for the cause and organizers hope that total tops $20,000 this year. Last year the money helped a child from Sackville, NB who had aplastic anemia.

Highlights of the rally event include a casino and dance under a big tent at Parlee Beach Provincial Park, a burn out competition and a downtown biker party and custom bike display which will shut down Shediac's Main Street on Sept. 5. Bourque said this event is great for the entire family to attend and take part in.

Other events on the rally's schedule includes a poker night, free rounds of pool for registered bikers and a steak or lobster supper.

For more information please visit the Shediac Bike Rally website.

The folks at Rally Connex are pleased to host the 2008 Beef Run that's taking place this Saturday August 23rd. Here's some additional details from Rally Connex:

BEEF RUN 2008

Start: Saturday Aug 23
Mission Cycle, 215 Mill St., Angus, Ontario. N44 19.650 W79 53.347
www.missioncycleangus.com

Lots of overnight parking in the Mission Cycle parking lot.

Sign-in at 7:30am
Loading of GPSs, door prize draws, and a pre-ride briefing.
Hit the road at about 8:30am

Day 1 is about 360km long, and will loop through Orillia, head north past Bracebridge and loop over at Dwight, before heading south to Ox Narrows.
Day 2 is about 260km long, heads south through Minden, Norwood, over to Orillia and back to Angus.

Lots of back roads, road allowances, and snowmobile trails. Aggressive knobbies are highly recommended. There has been a lot of rain. Let me know, by e-mail, if you are looking for a less aggressive route.

Go to our public photo album and view pictures from past events, as well as some pre-riding pictures from the Beef Run. http://picasaweb.google.com/rallyconnex/BeefRun08

Reserve your room and meals at Ox Narrows Resort by calling 705-489-3885 and visit their web site www.oxnarrowsresort.com

You can sign up on-line at www.rallyconnex.com

Organizers of this year’s Wharf Rat Rally say plans for the Labour Day weekend event are running smoothly. The fourth annual event is being held in Digby, Nova Scotia. The weekend event is expected to result in a $2.5 million injection into the region’s economy with the spin-off being even greater. The population of the town quadrouples that weekend.

Many of the people who ride into town for the rally are baby boomers with some discretionary income. They’ve been known to return to the town for family vacations, even purchase real estate.

The event has received national and international media coverage. It received a Motorcycle Award of Excellence award at the International Motorcycle Supershow in Toronto in January. The event was named the best motorcycle rally east of Toronto.

The event is expected to attract 10,00 plus motorcycles and 40,000 participants. It should be a pretty busy spot!

For additional details about the event be sure to visit the Event website at:

http://www.wharfratrally.com/

Mosport is going to host Canada's biggest motorcycle road racing event this July 18-20. Some of the country's top motorcycle riders will make their only Toronto-area stop in the Parts Canada Superbike Championship Doubleheader Weekend. This double-race weekend on Mosport's four-kilometre road course is round three and four of the National Parts Canada Superbike Championship.

Defending champion Jordan Szoke of Brantford will face an intensely competitive field at Mosport that includes six-time champion Steve Crevier of Maple Ridge, B. C. and perennial title contenders Clint McBain of Calgary, Francis Martin of Sherbrooke and Kevin Lacombe of Granby, Que.

In addition to those veterans there will be some younger challengers too -Matthew McBride, 23 of Mississauga and Brett McCormick, a 16 year-old out of Saskatoon. Both have proven themselves capable of winning on the national stage. Championship races are set for July 19 and 20.

The Canadian Thunder classes, which features big twin cylinder motorcycles such as BMW, Buell and Ducati will also compete in two championship races on July 19 and 20. Current points leader Andrew Nelson (Kars, Ont.), two-time class champion Darren James (North Vancouver) and up-and-coming riders Paul Glenn (Keene) and Michael Ferreira (Kitchener) are among a strong field of competitors heading to Mosport.

The weekend's schedule includes races in the Armour Bodies Amateur 600 Sport Bike Championship, the Suzuki SV650 Cup and the Pro Honda Oils Women's Cup Challenge.

Off track, Mosport will once again host the motorcycle lifestyle experience, BMW Motorrad Summerfest.

Designed to cater to the motorcycle enthusiast, this year's Summerfest will include the BMW Marketplace, on and off-road test rides, a dirt bike skills challenge and an off-road skills course.

The Summerfest area will be rocking on Saturday afternoon and evening with a live concert showcasing great Canadian music talent headlined by recording artist Thornley.

This year the International Six Days Enduro (ISDE) is being held from September 1 through September 6th. It's the oldest 'off road' motorcycle event on the FIM Calendar and it's going to be held in Serres Greece this year. First held in 1913 at Carlisle, England. It has occurred annually, except from a couple of interruptions due to World War I and World War II.


It's a grueling 6 day event. The route for the first day and second day has a total length of 235km, 3nd-4th day will be 267km, the fifth day is 215km, and it wraps up on the sixth day in the Motocross Track inside the Serres Circuit. Those distances may not seem huge, but remember they're off-road, and on some pretty challenging terrain.

While the event itself is six days, many of the Canadian participants will be heading over on August 24th to get the bikes prepared for testing and impounding on the 28th. So it's actually more like 14 days! The Coordinator's days start at 5am, and they're lucky to get to bed before 1am.

In recent years the event has attracted national teams from as many as 32 different countries; Canada included. We'll be sending some Canadians over this year too. According to the most recent information on the ISDE 2008 website, there's going to be at least nine Canadians on the participant list.

Canadian, Lawrence Hacking has competed in the event six times in the past.

Good luck to all the participants but especially the folks from Canada!

The Can-Am Spyder Demo tour is crisscrossing North America. Here's a listing of the Canadian events that haven't already taken place yet.

July 18th - Edmonton, Alberta
July 19th - Ayr, Ontario
July 20th - Guelph, Ontario
July 20th - Calgary, Alberta
July 23rd - Pefferlaw, Ontario

If you don't know about the Can-Am Spyder - it's a three wheel vehicle that is said to offer the performance of a traditional motorcycle with much of the peace of mind of a convertible or a sports car. It is powered by a Rotax 990 V-Twin engine that produces 106 hp.

Although it's said to offer similar performance to a traditional motorcycle it's ridden much differently than a motorcycle. You don't lean a Can-Am Spyder. The rider has to move around on the machine much like a snowmobile rider would to maintain balance in corners.

So it's a totally different machine but may be appealing to many. It certainly looks sporty.

Here's another great reason to ride your motorcycle to work this Wednesday! It's the Motorcycle and scooter riders' 17th annual commuting day this Wednesday, July 16th.

Participation in the yearly demonstration is estimated to triple the number of riders on the road. Motorcycle and scooter groups and organizations actively encourage riders to commute by cycle on this day.

On Ride to Work Day, motorcycle and scooter commuters seek improved employer recognition and support for this form of transportation and increased public and government awareness of the positive value of riding.

For more details visit: http://www.ridetowork.org/

From ECW Press:

Edward Winterhalder was known as “Connecticut Ed” in the Bandidos Motorcycle Club, where he was a high-ranking world leader until his departure from the organization in the fall of 2003. Winterhalder is now considered to be one of the world’s leading authorities on motorcycle clubs, and will be autographing copies of his new book The Assimilation during Laconia Bike Week at the following locations:

Note: They're all in the US unfortunately but close enough a ride for many East Coasters.

-Borders, 30 Ash Brook Road. Keene, New Hampshire
Monday, June 16th, 5pm to 8pm. Info: 603-357-7667

-Innisfree Books, Mills Falls Marketplace. Meredith, New Hampshire
Wednesday, June 18, 2pm to 4pm. Info: 602-279-3905

-Sundial Books, 604 Main Street. Laconia, New Hampshire
Thursday, June 19th, 1pm to 4pm. Info: 603-524-3322

-Borders, 76 Fort Eddy Road. Concord, New Hampshire
Friday, June 20th, 5pm to 8pm. Info: 603-224-1255

-Borders, 76 Fort Eddy Road. Concord, New Hampshire
Saturday, June 21st, 1pm to 4pm. Info: 603-224-1255

The Assimilation: Rock Machine Become Bandidos–Bikers Unite Against the Hells Angels recounts Winterhalder’s personal involvement in the creation of the Quebec Bandidos; his friendship with the key players who made it happen; and his eventual disillusionment with, and exit from, the Bandidos Nation. Beginning with a short history of the Bandidos, Winterhalder dispels common myths about the founding of the club and outlines the original principles of its founder Donald Eugene Chambers.

In the early 1990s, after seven years of bloody conflict with Montreal’s Hells Angels, Quebec’s Rock Machine motorcycle club appealed to the Bandidos for help. Winterhalder, a born diplomat with an extensive knowledge of law acquired while incarcerated in the early 1980s, was dispatched to Canada in 2001 to coordinate the transition (or “patchover”).

The Assimilation takes readers behind the scenes of Winterhalder’s arrest and unsuccessful deportation proceedings by the Canadian authorities, Bandido politics, double-crosses and assassinations. The book also contains a glossary of biker terms and seven appendices citing club bylaws, projects and job assignments, and a worldwide listing of active chapters and support clubs.

Winterhalder, now 52, is the author of Out in Bad Standings: Inside the Bandidos Motorcycle Club; The Making of a Worldwide Dynasty (Blockhead City Press) and a contributor to The Mammoth Book of Bikers (Carroll & Graf). Events of Winterhalder’s life are the basis of a major character in the new Sons of Anarchy television series, which will debut this fall on the FX channel.

What better way to spend a summer weekend then by soaking in some sun, fun, and custom-built stainless steel works of art? Join thousands of motorcycle fanatics on July 25th, 26th, and 27th for the 4th annual Canadian Biker Build Off in Welland, Ontario for Canada’s #1 Custom Bike Building Challenge and the first annual Great Canadian Motorcycle Auction™.

With more than $1 million dollars worth of original and uniquely custom built choppers, bobbers, baggers and more, this will be a live auction that no biker enthusiast will want to miss.

Buyers will have the opportunity to bid on award winning bikes from Canada’s top custom chopper builders including: Canada’s 2007 Champion of the Canadian Biker Build Off, Georges Thomas, Concept and Design Cycle with the “Alien”, Zeel Design with the “General Lee,” the winner of the International Biker Build Off, “Silver Lining” by Sinister Custom Choppers, award winner at the Toronto International Motorcycle Show, “Nitmar” by Precision FramWorx, winner at the Calgary World of Wheels, and “Lethal Weapon” by Strathroy Custom Choppers, best paint job winner at the London Motorcycle Expo and many, many more. These fine bikes will be the envy of all chopper fanatics and a worthy addition to any biker’s collection.

The event will be a great opportunity for collectors to bid on custom motorcycles from a number of Canada’s top builders including winners of the Canadian Biker Build Off, Daytona Bike Week and Discovery Channel’s Biker Build Off. The Great Canadian Motorcycle Auction™ is the largest motorcycle auction of its kind in Canada and the largest custom chopper auction in the world, with proceeds benefiting Huntington Society of Canada. This year’s auction will be garnering the attention of international buyers from across Canada, USA, Dubai, Russia, UK and more so as to provide builders with the opportunity to put their custom choppers in front of millions of global buyers both at the live and online auctions.

For further information about the auction or to register to buy or sell, please visit www.auctionwire.com/buildoff or contact Sanchia Saha via phone at 416.636.8678 or visit the website for email contact information.

If you're looking for something to do any time in August have no fear. We've gathered up a bunch of event listings from across canada and added them to our calendar of events.

We've got events from British Columbia to Nova Scotia listed!

Check it out here: http://www.canadianmotorcyclerider.ca/calendar.html

Don't see your event listed? Let us know:
http://www.canadianmotorcyclerider.ca/eventsform.php

The 26th annual Parry Sound Sportbike Rally is taking place July 4, 5, 6th in, you guessed it, Parry Sound Ontario.

Registration is only $20 and that get syou a t-shirt, a bag o' goodies, and entry in all events.

It would seem that a schedule has been posted for the event too. Here's the details:

BOCC= Bobby Orr Community Centre.

Friday July 4

Expo & Registration 12pm – 9pm (BOCC)
Dyno (BOCC)
Auction viewing (BOCC)
Biker Café (BOCC)
Video night with Max Burns (worlds fastest indian) (BOCC)
Kick off street music & Show ‘N’ Shine (Main St.)

Saturday July 5

Expo & Registration 8am – 5pm (BOCC)
Dyno (BOCC)
Biker Breakfast 7am – 10am (BOCC)
Auction viewing (BOCC)
Biker Café (BOCC) refreshments and motorcycle themed videos all day.
Poker Run (BOCC)
Suzuki FMX Tour (Salt Dock)
Trials (Fowler Pit)
Biker Dinner 4pm – 6:30pm (hosted by Max Burns) (BOCC)
Live Auction (BOCC)
Thunder Run (Forming up at Louisa St. ending at the mall)
Cheap Awards (Mall)
Saturday Night Band and entertainment (Mall)

Sunday July 6

Supermotard (Salt Dock)

Harley Davidson is having a "really" big party in Milwaukee to celebrate their 105th, but they've got some Canadian events lined up too in a few big cities. Tickets in each city are $25.

They'll have some new 2009 models on hand, special H.O.G. prizing and giveaways, hourly contests, vintage bike displays, surprise guest appearances, muscle movers MDC casino, and more.

Cities they'll be having events in include:

Montreal: Saturday, August, 23rd in 5 pm in Jarry Park:
Toronto: Sunday, August 24th, 5 pm at The Distillery
Winnipeg: Sunday, August 24th, 5 pm at Cowboys

For more details visit the event page on Harley Davidson's Canadian page here.

This past weekend, the inagural Ring of Fire motorcycle rally in Windsor, Nova Scotia was expected to inject $1 million dollars into the local economy. That's not too bad for one weekend.

The town is normally home to just shy of 4,000 people. The Rally boosted those numbers by approximately 7,000. Participants started rolling in on Friday in the town that's best known for their world-record pumpkins and other agricultural exhibitions.

Two streets were closed off to all traffic except motorcycles. Motorcyclists packed the downtown streets with thousands of motorcycles, four rows deep.

Needless to say local business people were thrilled with the turnout and greeted the motorcyclists with windowshop signs and trying to lure them in with products geared towards them.

Based on the success of this event its just its first year the business people of Windsor will likely get to welcome the bikers again next year.

For more details about the Windsor, Nova Scotia - Ring of Fire rally be sure to check out their website here.

Press Release CNW:

We mentioned a couple of days ago that the folks in Norfolk were trying to set a Guinness Book World Record and it looks like they've probably done it. Norfolk County officials tagged almost 12,000 motorcycles at PD13 today, as part of the attempt at a Guinness World Record for the most motorcycles.

"We estimate that more than 30,000 motorcycles visited Port Dover as part of this event, based on feedback from our dedicated team of volunteers who assisted with the count at several checkpoints around the town," said Clark Hoskin, Manager of Tourism & Economic Development for Norfolk County. "Our tag team handed out the majority of tags by noon on Friday the 13th."

Motorcycle enthusiasts arrived from across North America, including New York, California, Quebec, Georgia, Maryland and across the Great Lakes region. Some bikers claimed that they attended the event primarily because they wanted to participate in the Guinness World Record attempt.

"We will be preparing the package for the Guinness World Record organization in the coming days and submitting our information, so the numbers are unofficial right now," Hoskin added. "Port Dover is the first community hosting a motorcycle event where an official Guinness World Record has been attempted."

Port Dover is a key destination among motorcycle enthusiasts, and many bikers look forward to the perennial Friday the 13th biker rally festivities in this fishing port along Ontario's South Coast. The event is organized by the PD13 Committee, a hard-working group of community volunteers.

Bikers who participated have the opportunity to win prizes, by logging their individually numbered tags into the Norfolk County Tourism website at www.norfolktourism.ca. Photos and other information related to the Guinness World Record attempt will also be shared on that website.

This Friday the 13th, a bike event held since 1981 will once again try to cram as many bikers into the lakeside town of Port Dover; normally home to about 5,000 people.

Organizers of Friday's bikers rally in Port Dover are going to count all the motorcycles that come into town this Friday, something they thought was impossible before and just offered estimates of the number of attendees.

Held every Friday the 13th, the event can see 100,000 or more people and bikers from all over Canada and the US and other parts of the world. That's a number they're hoping to smash this year. It's HUGE. So huge that they're trying to break a world record this year and are tagging all the bikes to keep a tally. The record they're shooting for is "largest single-day parade of motorcycles."

Cindy Vanderstar, promotions co-ordinator for Norfolk's tourism and economic development department indicated... "Motorcycle tourism is a huge industry," noting bikers tend to be well off and have money to spend.

"We've got lots of coastline for them to drive around. We're trying to attract them to come here another time."

The drive for a world record has itself created more interest in the event, Vanderstar said.

She estimated her office has received 1,000 calls from bikers from as far away as British Columbia, Prince Edward Island, Florida, England and Ireland. Many of them want to come, she said, specifically because a record-breaking attempt is underway

If you'd like more details about the event check out the PD13 website http://www.pd13.com/

This past Saturday (June 7th) was the 28th annual Ride for Sight and it drew participants from the four Atlantic provinces. If you don't know what it is - The Ride for Sight is the longest running motorcycle charity fundraiser in Canada and the single largest private fundraising initiative for vision research in the world.

To-date, Ride for Sight has raised more than $16 million in support of the Foundation Fighting Blindness, the only organization in Canada whose sole mandate is to fund research for blindness caused by retinal degenerations. A very worthy cause.

The chairwoman for this year's event was Ms. Fraser-Parks has been participating in the event since 1996.

"Friends brought me to my first one and I just fell in love with the cause," she said just after parking her motorcycle and turning off the engine.

"Taking part in the ride enables me to combine something I love doing — driving bikes — with something worthwhile, which is helping find a cure for a variety of retinal diseases that cause blindness."

Ms. Fraser-Parks mentioned that as a diabetic she realizes there is a possibility she could become blind.

"Experiencing what I have and knowing what I might face puts things into perspective."

Each of the bikers who participate raise funds all year, and their pledges are recorded in donor books that are turned in when they register for the ride.

"Last year we brought in $37,000 and I hope we can blow that figure out of the water this year," she said. "I think we can because the weather is a lot better today than it was last year. We’ve attracted bikers from the three Maritime provinces and Newfoundland."

The full tally hasn't been made yet but she pointed out that bikers who registered early Friday evening had already brought in $10,700.

"A lot more bikers have joined us since then, and to those pledges we will add the proceeds that we raise through the auction, which is getting bigger and better every year."

There are more events scheduled for other parts of Canada soon.

Alberta - Calgary (June 13 - 15)
Alberta - Edmonton (June 13 - 15)
Central Ontario (June 20 - 22)

For more information about Ride For Site visit their website here.

Mark your calendar - or just keep track of events via our Events Calendar page.

The 4th Annual Wild Rose Rally & Ride (2008) is happening August 9th & 10th. The aim of the event is to provide a fun two-day event for motorcycle enthusiasts in order to raise funds and awareness for our wildlife and wildplaces. The Motorcycle Rally on Saturday is from noon till 6pm at the St. John's Racing & Entertainment Center (SJREC)in the Goulds.

It will feature a Motorcycle Show-n-Shine Contest, Biker Games, Vendors, Entertainment, Riding Club Dispalys, Food & Beverages (beer garden) and Kid's Activities. Each year custom, handmade trophies are awared for the Show-n-Shine Contest, and lots of prizes are given out throughout the day. Regristration for the Ride(on Sunday) begins at 10am at the SJREC and we get rolling around 11am. The route includes a bit of the Irish Loop, Witless Bay Line, onto CBS and back to St. John's. Please contact East Rider Inc. at eastrider2005@yahoo.ca for info re vendor and riding club displays for Wild Rose Rally and sponsor/registration info for the Ride.

More information can be found at http://eastriderinc.com/

Practice runs for the 2008 Isle of Man Superbike TT (tourist trophy) have begun! The event takes place from the 24th of May to 6th of June.

Even if you're not a big fan of motorcycle racing, the TT is something really different and special. One thing that makes it stand out is that its been around since 1907 and the second is that it is run in a time-trial format on public roads closed for racing by an act of the parliament of the Isle of Man. Last year, the 100th anniversary, attracted 60,000 fans to the island and many, many more via television.

The two expected top runners this year are Guy Martin and John McGuinness. Honda's Gary Martin was the fastest in the 2008 TT's timed practice session on Monday, running a 126.020 mph lap on his CBR1000RR. John McGuinnes wasn't too far behind though. The Padgetts Manx Gas Honda rider turned his best lap at 125.960 mph.

That's just over 200 km/hr if you're doing the math. On public roads! At points on the course there are spectators mere feet away having a pint on the patio of a pub. It's pretty spectacular. These guys appear to be absolutely fearless. At the speeds they're traveling and on the roads they're on a crash is almost surely to be fatal. You'd never know it by the way they attack the course.

If you missed the first century of the event you should do yourself a favor and try to catch some of this century's events.

More details can be found on the Official Isle of Man website here. Unfortunately for us Canadians, the Internet seems to be about the only way to keep tabs of this event. We haven't seen it airing on TV here at all. Feel free to let us know if it does though!

Renowned motorcycle journalist, Max Burns, is on tour.

He's doing an official launch of the "From the books of Max" world tour. You may want to try to catch one of presentations if you can.

Basically, it's a partially scripted presentation where I talk about my writing, my adventures, my books, and anything else that comes to mind at the time. I also try to leave room for an open chat at the end. So it's all good fun. Hope to see you there.

Here's a basic schedule:

June 12-15 -- North Lanark Agricultural Society Almonte Fairgrounds, Almonte, ON
June 28 -- New Liskeard, ON.
July 4-6 -- Parry Sound Sportbike Rally
August 15-17 -- Centennial Park, Trenton, ON
August 22-24 -- The Very Boring Rally II, Duluth, MN
August 27 -- Wildwood Motorsports, 1143 Pembina Hwy., Winnipeg, MB

For more details visit Max Burn's website here.

There are only 3 weeks left to register for this famous BC dual-sport motorcycle event. More details here.

The premier annual dual-sport motorcycle event in British Columbia is named after a series of challenging trails in the Onion Lake Riding Area west of Spences Bridge.

There will be two courses to ride:

The "C" loop is for those riders that are new to Dualsporting and for riders that are looking for a scenic ride through some of the areas most beautiful Forest Service Roads and easy secondary trails. This course is also planned with some sections that will test your abilities.

The "A/B" loop is for the seasoned rider. This is a course that will continuously test your abilities through out the day. Bring friends . . .you will need their help!

The Dead Zone event will be based out of the village of Spences Bridge, British Columbia. This is on Highway 1 in the Fraser Canyon, less than 4 hours north of Vancouver and the US border.

Pre-Registration by June 10, 2008 is required. No same-day entries.

DualSportBC promotes safe, legal and low-impact use of trails and forest roads, in harmony with ranchers, loggers, mountain bikers, horseback riders, hikers and other motorized trail users.

Please visit www.DualSportBC.com to learn more about this event and other activities.

On Friday Harely Davidson announced that the Foo Fighters will be playing along with special guest Three Days Grace, will be playing on Friday, August 29, 2008, at the outdoor venue dubbed Roadhouse at the Lakefront (located just north of the Milwaukee Art Museum).

Stand-alone concert tickets go on sale at 8:00 a.m. CDT on Saturday, May 31, 2008, at www.ticketmaster.com. Purchasers do not need a Harley-Davidson 105th Anniversary ticket to secure tickets for the Foo Fighters concert. All tickets for Foo Fighters are general admission lawn seating and cost $27.50, plus shipping and handling charges.

In addition to Foo Fighters and Three Days Grace, American icons like Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band and ZZ Top, as well as rising stars like Daughtry are scheduled to perform during the 105th Anniversary. The Motor Company also plans to feature other popular acts including The Black Crowes, Dierks Bentley, Los Lonely Boys, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Buddy Guy, Cameo and more.

For more information on the events taking place at the 105th Anniversary party you can visit the site here.

Registration for the 2009 edition of the Dakar Rally opens today (May 15th/08). You can register online but if you want to be there you better act fast. Previous editions have been sold out very quickly.

The route has been published on the Dakar website. The race starts in Buenos Aires and ends, 6,000 kms further, back in Buenos Aires. The rally takes you through the low lands, twice through mountains, and through the deserts of Northern Chile.

In addition to long distances this event is going to have competitors dealing with a lack of oxygen at high altitude; robbing their engines of a lot of horsepower. Lack of oxygen in the air tends to have some negative effects on the riders too!

This could be the only time the event takes place in Central America so it may be a very popular. Not to mention you've got all those disappointed people who registered but didn't get to take part in the 2008 event due to it's cancellation.

The initial scrutineering takes place in Le Havre, France on November 26-27, before the vehicles are placed on the boat for shipping. The boat leaves from there. The race itself starts in the 3rd of January, and finishes on the 18th of January.

Here are some of the key dates to remember for the 2009 Dakar event:

- 15th of May - 30th of June 2008: reception of registration files
- 26th - 27th of November 2008: first phase of technical and administrative scrutineering at Le Havre.
- 31st of December 2008 - 2nd of January 2009: second phase of technical and administrative scrutineering at “La Rural” Palace in Buenos Aires.
- 3rd of January 2009: start of the first stage from Buenos Aires, on the “Plaza de la Republica”.
- 10th of January 2009: rest day at Valparaiso.
- 18th of January 2009: finish in Buenos Aires

For additional details on the 2009 Dakar you can check out the Dakar website here.

Planning to be in New Hampshire soon? Well you may want to stop by Whitehorse Gear if you'll be in the neighborhood on May 17th.

They're having their 3rd Annual Spring Open House event. It takes place May 17th, 2008, 10:00-3:00. Rain or Shine. They're having a free catered BBQ some lively talk, and shopping.

Adventure rider, Mark Jenks, and Ken Condon, track day guru, are both going to be there giving talks. Don't miss them!

Open house special! 10% off on regularly priced items! Don't forget there's no sales tax in New Hampshire. There'll be great free door prizes, lots of bikes from far and wide, and plenty of good people for tire-kicking and bench racing.

For more details visit their site here.

The Northern Stars are having a Cruise-In the Rock event July 17-19 in Cornerbrook Newfoundland.

What's a Cruise-in you may wonder. Well here's how the Northern Stars describe it:

What is a Cruise-In:

A Northern Stars Cruise-In is an international motorcycle rally held annually to help bring members and friends of members to a central meeting point for festivities and fun. The Cruise-In´s were first started in the US in 2000, and the first one for the Northern Stars was in 2004 at Nordegg, AB. 2005 was in Rocky Mountain House, AB. 2006 was in Moncton, NB, and 2007 was in Kamloops, BC.

The Cruise-In is hosted by a Provincial Constellation with help and support from the ISRA, Northern Stars & Yamaha Canada.

During the three or more days of the Cruise-In there are many events. There are Group Rides, Vendor Displays, Merchandise Booths, Bike Games, Show N Shine, 50/50 draws, Silent Auctions, and much more. There is usually a Dinner & Dance on one of the nights, and an awards ceremony on the final evening.

The Northern Stars started primarily as an internet based group, and over time events such as the Cruise-In have brought together people that have only known each other on message forums. You will always hear people saying that it's great to finally put a face to the name. It always means so much more to be able to talk face to face with people that you may have known on the internet for years. People travel great distances to attend the festivities of this Annual Cruise-In. The greatest distance traveled by motorcycle thus far for a Cruise-In is 6500Km one way.

Come join the Northern Stars for the 2008 Cruise-In in Corner Brook, NL July 17-19, 2008. You won't be disappointed.

For more information the event and the Northern Stars check out their website here.

The 2nd annual Atlanticade is being held in Moncton, NB from June 25th to the 29th. According to organizers, Atlanticade is "the coming together of friends and motorcycle owners and enthusiasts. It is a 5-day festival with the goal of providing exciting events to participate in and most of all RIDE! We are a non-profit event with proceeds going to support the Children's Wish Foundation of Canada."

Last year they handed over a cheque for $10,000 to the Children's Wish Foundation of Canada. A great cause obviously.

Here's a sample of some of the things they've got lined up:

- First ever, "Northeastern Custom Bike Building Championship", which will feature some of the top custom builders in Eastern North America, competing for prize money and bragging rights.

- BIKER-TV host, Heather Ireland and her crew will be on hand, as well as, celebrity custom builder Bob Mckay of TSN Biker Build-Off fame.

- VENDOR VILLAGE where you'll see the latest and greatest in Motorcycle attire and services in the industry.

For more information check out the Atlanticade website.

Mark your calendars! You could also just add the event to your Google calendar directly from our Calendar page too.

14 year old Aubrey Bailey of Parry Sound, ON notched a dramatic win in the first ever race for the brand new Honda CBR125R Challenge series at Shannonville Motorsport Park near Belleville, ON, May 4.

This event was the non-Championship debut of the new specification series that will have it's full National points-and-pay out event at the opening Parts Canada Superbike event at Calabogie, ON, May 25.

It's going to be an interesting and fun series with all the machines evenly matched.

The Honda CBR125R Challenge was created to showcase Honda’s newest, smallest street sport bike entry as well as feature up and coming Canadian road race talent.

The machinery must be stock with only a few minor modifications allowed. The maximum horsepower is 14 as measured on the Official series Dynojet Dyno, while minimum weight is 240 pounds wet, post-race.

Here's the full schedule for the season:

Date Event Venue:
April 28 Riders School Shannonville Motorsport Park – Shannonville, ON
May 2-4 RACE Warm-up Shannonville Motorsport Park – Shannonville, ON
May 22-25 Round 1 Calabogie Motorsports Park – Calabogie, ON
June 26-29 Round 2 Race City Motorsport Park – Calgary, AB
July 18 Round 3 Mosport Development Track – Mosport, ON
August 7-10 Round 4 Atlantic Motorsport Park – Shubenacadie, NS
August 29-31 Round 5 Shannonville Motorsport Park – Shannonville, ON

For full details on the series keep an eye on the CBR125R Challenge page

May is motorcycle awareness month and Safety Services Nova Scotia is holding a Motorcycle Rodeo at Exhibition Park to celebrate!

There will be a indoor exhibit area with dealers, manufacturers, suppliers, motorcycle organizatoins, and information sessions.

Some outdoor events will take place too including skill building exercises, a skills competition, and safety training.

Some of the highlights for this year:

- Dr. Simon Walling, Neurosurgeon will be one of our key speakers. He talks about brain injuries and proper helmet wear.

- JP McArdle from Deeley Harley Davidson will be there. His skills on a HD are incredible. He has won many skills competition in the US and Canada. He teaches Police Officers and has trained and rode with the US President’s motorcade.

- The RCMP rollover vehicle will be here.

- The driver distraction display from the Insurance Bureau of Canada may also be here.

Admission is free. So head on over to Exhibition Park on Sunday, May 25th!

For more information call (902)454-9621 or visit www.safetyservicesns.ca

Motoress has teamed up with Mosport to offer the track's first ever women only day.

Here's the details of the event from Motress:

MOTORESS PRESENTS --- THE FIRST EVER for women only track day on Mosport's RD circuit, Bowmanville Ontario.

This track day designed just for women provides a totally female-friendly and fun riding experience. Whether you're new to the circuit or not, the sessions will satisfy starter, intermediate or experienced—fun for every level!
You'll receive on track training by experienced female coaches and learn riding tactics relevant to women--practised in Europe by MOTORESS’s sister company RACEGIRL.

Experience the fun of riding within a traffic and pedestrian free environment--developing your skills in a "performance pressure-free" setting. You'll develop your abilities at your own pace —while enjoying the camaraderie of other female riders.

And that’s not all!! Contests, prizes, vendors, demo rides and more! Sign up fast—space is limited. See sign up details here!

This Friday, May 2 is International Female Ride Day. It's a synchronized day worldwide where women motorcycle riders "JUST RIDE"

It's a chance for women to demonstrate their enjoyment of motorcycling and in most cases, passion for motorcycle riding. The campaign was created with the aim of highlighting the number of women who ride and building female rider awareness and to encourage other women to take up the activity.

The event places a spotlight on the female rider and celebrates the countless numbers who do--riders new to the activity or those who have had the pleasure all their lives!

For more details on the event check out the website for the event here.

The Vancouver Motorcycle Show is BC's foremost motorcycle show and the only event in the province at which all of the major manufacturers showcase their new models. Visitors are offered an exclusive opportunity to view and receive information on the newest bikes and accessories direct from the manufacturers and their factory representatives and dealers - including Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Harley-Davidson, BMW, Triumph, Ducati, Victory, KTM, and HyosungDATES & TIMES:
Thursday, January 24 Noon to 9pm
Friday, January 25 10am to 9pm
Saturday, January 26 10am to 9pm
Sunday, January 27 10am to 5pm

ADMISSION:
Adults: $12.00
Juniors/Youth (6-15): $8.00
Children (under six and accompanied by an adult): Free
Family (2 Adults/2 Juniors): $26.00